President have many motivations to seize the initiative in policy making. First-term presidents must build a record of success that later can be used in their reelection campaign. They must show that they can " get things done in Washington." They must build and maintain their electoral coalition. They must show that they are capable of following through on at least some of their campaign promises. Second-term presidents are often motivated by a concern for their "place in history." They seek policy achievements that will contribute to their presidential " greatness"in history.