9. Do governors, senators, house of representatives need to know and understand history, economic policy, international relations? Is holding political office a means of being in touch with popular culture and contemporary issues or is it more important to have a knowledge of history, econ, policy issues?
I believe that governors, senators, and members of the House of Representatives all need to at least have a basic if not a more defined understanding of history, economic policy, and international relations. It is extremely important that government officials have an understanding of the subjects that do and will affect their constituents. For example, concerning history and economic policy, all government officials need to understand history so they know the mistakes that were made in the past so they do not redo them, and they need to understand economic policy because it is economic policy that essentially drives the success of their respective districts/states. As for international relations, it is less important for a governor to have a deep understanding of international relations because they do not negotiate or converse with foreign nations like Congress or the Executive Branch does.
As for the importance of being in touch with popular culture and contemporary issues versus the importance of having knowledge in history, economics, and policy issues, both are very important when it comes to holding a political office. Being someone who is in touch with popular culture and contemporary issues will make you more likable and relatable to your constituents which is always important when attempting to stay in office and passing legislation aimed at helping your own constituents. Having a good understanding of history, economics, and policy issues is also invaluable in making good policy decisions that will ultimately benefit your constituents.
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