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The Questions below may help get you started on your paper. You may want to thinks about them and then think about where you can find the information with which you can answer them.

What are some of the defining characteristics of the Presidency during the time your President took office?	What powers does the President have?
	Are there things the President cannot do?
	What traditions are attached to the Presidency?
How old is the Presidency?	How many years and presidencies have passed since the beginning of the nation?
What is going on in the world during the time your President is in office?	Who are the major world powers?
	What factors are influencing the economy?
	What's happening in foreign relations?
	Have there been any national emergencies?
What is the nature of the government?	Are there political parties?
	What is the relationship between the President and the congress?
	How many candidates are there for the presidency?
What issues are important?	Are there issues that arouse strong feelings?
What issues are important?	Who is most effected by the resolution to the issues?
How does your President feel?	About the Presidency?
	About his role?
	About his obligation to the voters