Braber Scheme

These flashcards cover the classifications of presidential character as outlined by James David Barber, detailing the traits and examples of different types of presidents.

Active Adaptive Presidents

Presidents who are confident, flexible, create opportunities for action, enjoy power, and emphasize rational mastery of their environment.

Examples of Active Adaptive Presidents

F. D. Roosevelt, H. Truman, J. F. Kennedy, G. Ford (G. W. Bush 1st term?)

Compulsive Presidents

Presidents who use power for self-realization, expend energy on tasks without joy, are preoccupied with success vs. failure, and struggle with low self-esteem and rigidity.

Examples of Compulsive Presidents

W. Wilson, H. Hoover, A. Lincoln, L. B. Johnson, R. Nixon (J. Kerry, A. Gore, H. Clinton?)

Passive Compliant Presidents

Presidents who are superficially optimistic, seek love, are easily manipulated, and have ingratiating personalities.

Examples of Passive Compliant Presidents

W. H. Taft, W. Harding, R. Reagan, W. Clinton

Withdrawn Presidents

Presidents who respond to a sense of duty, avoid power, have low self-esteem compensated by service, avoid conflict, and emphasize principles.

Examples of Withdrawn Presidents

C. Coolidge, D. Eisenhower, G. Washington (G.H.W. Bush, G. W. Bush 2nd term?)