Read the following summary that includes a quote from President Theodore Roosevelt on the bully pulpit. "President Roosevelt, sitting at his desk, was reading for a few friends a forthcoming message. At the close of a paragraph 'of a distinctly ethical character' he wheeled about and said: 'I suppose my critics will call that preaching, but I have got such a bully pulpit!'" Why does President Roosevelt use the imagery of a pulpit?(1 point)

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The president always uses a pulpit to speak from like religious leaders.
The president always uses a pulpit to speak from like religious leaders.

The president supports a specific religion for Americans.
The president supports a specific religion for Americans.

The president threatens people with harm or danger to achieve presidential objectives.
The president threatens people with harm or danger to achieve presidential objectives.

The president has a responsibility to lead the public to seek a better society like religious leaders

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9 days ago

The correct response is:

The president has a responsibility to lead the public to seek a better society like religious leaders.

This reflects Roosevelt's belief in using his position to advocate for ethical behavior and public good, similar to how religious leaders use their platforms to guide their congregations.