The Presidential Character: Woll 302-312
James David Barber
1. What is Barber’s main argument-4 layers? Which of the four has the greatest
impact on a president’s character? WHY? Which has the least impact? WHY?
2. In what sense does Barber feel that the presidency is “much more than an
institution”?
3. What is the President’s style?
4. How does Barber define the “world view” of the President?
5. Define and discuss the four character types that Barber develops in the latter half
of the reading! In addition, provide an example for each character type. Under
which character type would you place President Bush?
The Presidential Character: Woll 302-312
James David Barber
1. What is Barber’s main argument-4 layers? Which of the four has the greatest
impact on a president’s character? WHY? Which has the least impact? WHY?
2. In what sense does Barber feel that the presidency is “much more than an
institution”?
3. What is the President’s style?
4. How does Barber define the “world view” of the President?
5. Define and discuss the four character types that Barber develops in the latter half
of the reading! In addition, provide an example for each character type. Under
which character type would you place President Bush?