The document discusses several topics related to US government and politics: It first discusses the different types of presidential powers granted by the Constitution, and asks which two expressed powers would be most essential for a president to do their job. It then defines political values and ideologies, comparing and contrasting the two concepts. It describes the main characteristics of liberalism and conservatism in the US in terms of core American values. Next, it discusses different criteria for winning elections, comparing majority vote, plurality vote and proportional vote systems. It asks which would be best for the US Congress. Finally, it covers voter turnout trends in the US over time, factors influencing turnout, and why turnout