The president relies on key advisers to recommend government policies and to carry out his or her vision for the presidency. Imagine you have just been elected to lead the nation. Rank the following characteristics according to which would be the most important as you choose your closest advisers.

• Someone with experience running a company with a big budget
• Someone with experience in the executive branch of government
• Someone with experience as an academic expert on a specific policy subject
• Someone who raised a huge amount of money for your campaign
• Someone who will be easily approved by those who must approve of your advisers
• Someone who represents a racial minority or ethnic group
• Someone who agrees with your basic ideas about how to run the government
• Someone who has very different opinions than yours about government but who is well-respected
• Someone you have known for a long time and trust