NAME_______________________________ DATE_________________

Directions: Answer the following questions with information from George W. Bush's website: www.georgewbush.com

In order to receive full for this assignment, it must be given to Mr. Charon on / before Friday, Dec. 10th

Republican Presidential Candidate,
George W. Bush

1. Why does the candidate want to become president of the United States?



2. List some of the candidate's positions on domestic or foreign policy:


a.


b.


c.


d.


e.


3. List some of the themes that recur in the candidate's answers:


a.


b.


c.


d.


e.



4. Name one event in the candidate's personal life that has had a profound impact on him? How did this experience change his life?





5. How would the candidate complete the following sentences:


The federal government should ______________


The federal government should not ___________



6. Which colleagues, advisors, or staff members are playing a role in the candidate's campaign? Describe some of the individuals involved in the campaign and the roles they are playing:





7. Which authors, colleagues, friends or family members have been influential in the candidate's life? Explain how.





8. List some of the candidate's expectations or plans for the campaign.







9. Name something new that you learned from doing this assignment that you had not previously learned about the candidate from another source?






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