Characteristics of an Effective Executive

• Unity

  • One executive

  • No disagreement

  • Concentration of power

• Duration

  • 4-year term

  • More experience as president

  • In the middle of House and Senate term length

• Adequate provision

  • Salary

  • President has to be able to provide for themselves

• Competent powers

  • Someone able to do the job

  • Protect country

  • Play well with other countries

  • Support the people

• Energy

  • Gets things done

  • Decisive

• Limited power

  • Checks and balances

  • Accountability

  • Only one person— needs more checks