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Jump to navigation Jump to search President Theodore Roosevelt delivering a speech A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a "bully pulpit", by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda. Roosevelt used the word bully as an adjective meaning "superb" or "wonderful", a more common usage at that time.[1][2] References[edit]
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Which of the following is an example for the president using the bully pulpit as a tool for agenda setting?Roosevelt's (FDR's) fireside chats were examples of the bully pulpit. Example: FDR used his fireside chats to speak to the American public via the radio to promote, among other things, a sense of national unity.
How can the president use the bully pulpit as a tool for agenda setting quizlet?Term "bully pulpit"comes from Teddy Roosevelt's reference to the White House as a "bully pulpit" meaning that he could use it as a platform to promote his agenda. President uses his bully pulpit as a means of communicating with the American people through the media coverage of presidential events.
What was the original intent behind a presidential bully pulpit?This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a "bully pulpit", by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda. Roosevelt used the word bully as an adjective meaning "superb" or "wonderful", a more common usage at that time.
How is the bully pulpit a check on the branches of government quizlet?Terms in this set (13)
The White House is often called a "bully pulpit" because the high status of his office allows the president to persuasively advocate for an agenda. An international agreement between the president and another country made by the executive branch and without formal consent by the SEnate.
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