Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Concentrated Power and Effective Leadership

Power

Former Representative Will Hurd (R-TX) talked about the impacts of concentrated power. He was interviewed by Representative Blake Moore (R-UT).

Description

Former Representative Will Hurd (R-TX) talked about the impacts of concentrated power and suggested leadership improvements for politicians. He was interviewed by Representative Blake Moore (R-UT).

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • CLIP #1: According to Will Hurd, when and how did power start to become concentrated "in the hands of a few" in Washington? What is the impact of "diffused" power?
  • CLIP #1: In 2018, what was the average number of voters in each contested Congressional primary election, and what percentage of seats in the House of Representatives are effectively decided in primary elections? What impact do these statistics have on campaigning and elections, according to Hurd?
  • CLIP #1: How does Hurd suggest the issue should be fixed? Summarize the anecdote about the movie "Moana."
  • CLIP #2: From where does Hurd's philosophy of leadership come?
  • CLIP #2: What does Hurd say his constituents "appreciated?" What does Rep. Blake Moore say "earns trust over time?"
  • CLIP #2: Regarding leadership, what does Hurd mean when he says "your audio and your video have to match?" Why does he share the anecdote about eating cats and dogs?
  • CLIP #2: Based on the clip, what role does experience play in leadership?

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Appropriation
    • Committee
    • Congress
    • Conservative
    • Constituent
    • Constitution
    • Democrat
    • House Of Representatives
    • Interracial
    • Legislation
    • Majority Leader
    • Moderate
    • President
    • Primary Election
    • Ranking Member
    • Republican
    • Senate
    • Speaker Of The House
    • Town Hall
    • White House

    Topics

    Campaigns & ElectionsLegislative BranchPolitical Parties

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh SchoolUniversity