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Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Preparing for the Presidency

Running the U.S. government is one of the world’s most challenging jobs, yet there’s only a small window of time after the election to get ready, so presidential transition activities should start much sooner. The fourth video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series describes the role of the presidential transition process in preparing a president-elect to run the country or continue into a second term.

Watch the newly released video to learn more, including why it’s vital to start the transition process months before the election is even held. 

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January 7, 2022

Joe Biden’s First Year in Office: Nominations and Confirmations

The Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition has been tracking Senate-confirmed presidential appointments sinc...

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September 9, 2021

Pace of confirmations: How does Biden compare with previous presidents at the August recess?

Presidents are responsible for about 4,000 political appointments, about 1,200 of which require Senate confirmation. This paper includes ...

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August 9, 2021

Unconfirmed: Why reducing the number of senate-confirmed positions can make government more effective

Using appointments data from the Political Appointee Tracker compiled by the Partnership for Public Service and The Washington ...

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Transitions in Crisis

A paper by UVA’s Miller Center Director and CEO William Antholis and Center for Presidential Transition Director David Marchick featuring...

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Making Government Work for the American People

On the campaign trail, the presidential candidates promise swift action on policy promises. Come January, the next occupant of the Oval O...

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