On What Well-Received Political Themes Did Jimmy Carter Run for the Presidency

question 40

Essay

On what well-received political themes did Jimmy Carter run for the presidency in 1976,and how did these became liabilities once he was in office?

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Definitions:

Accord and Satisfaction

A legal contract wherein a dispute is settled by the parties involved agreeing to provide and accept something different than originally owed.

Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle preventing a party from withdrawing a promise made when the other party has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.

Preexisting Duty Rule

A legal principle stating that an existing obligation in a contract cannot serve as consideration for a new contract or for modifying the existing contract.

Unforeseen Circumstances

Events or situations that could not have been predicted or expected and may affect the ability to fulfill obligations.