– How do newly elected politicians know what to do?

Question

For example, Arnold Schwarzenegger served as governor of California despite not holding any office before. How did he prepare for this, and when?

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Answer 1

Lots of correct answers here but also, in more downballot positions, like the senate and house of reps, newcomers attend “congress class” before they assume their roles. Basically explaining to them their role in the structure, what they’re legally allowed to do within their role, and how to do it. How to phrase legislation, behave during a congressional session, personal rights and benefits, etc.

But as a whole, the assumption is such that if you got elected into office, it’s because you’re familiar enough with the system to convince people with your vision for it.