Question

What style of leadership did Eisenhower think a president should have?

Answer Key:

Eisenhower believed that a president should be a strong moral leader but shouldn’t take sides on issues. He believed the president should act quietly with patience and persuasion but stay behind the scenes.

Award 1 point for each characteristic that Eisenhower thought a president should have, for a maximum of 2 points.

Enter student points:

Answer 1

For the answer provided, the student would receive 2 points for correctly identifying the following characteristics of leadership that Eisenhower thought a president should have:

1. Strong moral leader (1 point)
2. Act quietly with patience and persuasion while staying behind the scenes (1 point)

Total Points: 2