Name: _____________________________________ Hour:_______________ The West Wing Viewing Guide 1. President Bartlett is a National Park buff. What cabinet department deals with national parks? Hint: There was a presentation yesterday about this department. 2. Why would a rift between the President and Vice President be problematic for the administration? 3. What roles do you see the Vice President take throughout this episode? Name at least 3. 4. What role do you see the following people have as ‘advisors’ to the President? Beyond simply a title, what do these people do? CJ – Sam – Toby –
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_____________________________________Hour:_______________The West
Wing Viewing Guide 1. President Bartlett is a National Park buff.
What cabinet department deals withnational parks? Hint: There was a
presentation yesterday about this department. 2. Why would a rift
between the President and Vice President be problematic forthe
administration? 3. What roles do you see the Vice President take
throughout this episode? Name atleast 3. 4. What role do you see
the following people have as advisors to the President?Beyond
simply a title, what do these people do? CJ Sam Toby Josh
2. Leo 5. The Banking Bill is a goal of the administration to
get passed. What happened to put this goal into question?6. How is
the Executive Branch involved in the legislative process throughout
this episode?7. What can you discern from the conversation between
the President and Vice President about their working relationship?
Why do you think Bartlett selected Hoynes for his running mate?
