Assignment 1

The president is the chief legislator, and he shares in lawmaking powers with Congress.  Presidents have varying degrees of success in getting the legislation they propose passed by Congress. 

a. Define split-ticket voting

b. Define divided government

c. Identify and explain why divided government impacts presidential success in Congress.

d. Identify and explain one factor, OTHER than divided government, that impacts presidential leadership in Congress. 

AP Format

1. 2 pages

2. In line citation

3. Footnoted

4. Bibliography

1. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font      (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references      must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for      any additional instructions.
2. Include a cover page containing the title of the      assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,      and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in      the required assignment page length.