Since the recent resignation of two Federal Election Commission members, the lack of quorum has prevented the Commission from being able to create rules needed to protect elections. The president has nominated an
extremely conservative talk-show radio-host to be on the Commission, breaking with the tradition of
nominating one Democrat and one Republican to maintain neutrality in election rule-making. The Senate is
refusing to confirm the President's nominee.
1. Describe how the president could utilize their bully pulpit to speed up the confirmation process.
2. Explain why it is important for independent agencies to be immune to partisanship when carrying out their
duties.
3. Explain how partisan divisions could prevent the president from successfully pressuring the Senate as
described in Part A