Government Jobs

Politicians come from all walks of life, and most career paths can eventually lead to a change of career to politician. While some people know they want to be a politician all their lives, many...

The President of the United States is considered to be the highest position of honor in the United States today. The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United...

The crowds push close to get a glimpse of Arnold Schwarzenegger. He wisely uses recognition and influence to his advantage in the world of politics. Arnold has learned to listen to what the people...

As a Senate Majority Leader, you have the opportunity to influence government policy--without becoming president. Your role is even more important if the White House and the House of...

The Senate Pro Tempore is the ceremonial leader of the Senate and the third person in line to the Presidency. There is only one Senate Pro Tempore in the United States at a time, so the odds of...

Just think--you can exercise a ton of influence on the government without becoming president. As the House Majority Leader you help manage the majority party, and ultimately the policies the House...

As the House Minority Leader, you speak for the rest of your party. Even if you're short a few votes for certain bills, you can get the majority to negotiate fair terms with your party. You...

One of the first moves in a political career is often a run for mayor. Getting on the ballot, gaining recognition in the city and then obtaining enough votes to become mayor is a difficult...

Many of America's leaders enter politics from other arenas—business and law being the two most common. As a profession, politics has fallen out of favor over the past few years, but it is still...