Worklife with Adam Grant If teachers took over the government with Sharon McMahon
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Nov 1, 2022 
Sharon McMahon, known as "America’s Government Teacher," shares her insights as a former high school educator who fights misinformation with clear, nonpartisan facts. She and Adam delve into the need for improved qualifications in politics and examine the dark side of leadership influenced by harmful traits. The duo brainstorms wild ideas like placing teachers in Congress to enhance governance. Their discussion emphasizes critical thinking, the importance of civility in political discourse, and the necessity for campaign finance reform to empower everyday citizens.
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Minimum Qualifications
- There should be minimum qualifications, like passing the citizenship test, for holding office.
- However, changing this requires a constitutional amendment, which currently lacks political will.
Constitutional Amendments
- The last significant constitutional amendment was in the 1990s regarding congressional pay raises.
- However, most amendments improve rights and address past wrongs, like Prohibition.
Term Limits
- Congress makes rules about the presidency, but they are unlikely to restrict their own power with term limits.
- In the past, congressional roles were less desirable, which might explain the lack of term limits initially.