Executive Branch Job Description Template
An activity in which students define the roles of the president and explain the skills and traits required to fulfill these roles.
We’re Looking for a President!
Country Overview
- In complete sentences, describe the “company” that is looking to hire for this position: in this case, the sovereign people who are looking to elect a qualified president. Your description should answer the following questions: How would you describe the country? Why is a president needed?
Position:
- United States President
Location:
- The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500
Job Type:
- Full-time
Qualifications:
- Must be at least thirty-five years of age and a natural-born U.S. citizen.
- Must have lived within the United States for fourteen years before an election.
Responsibilities:
- Use bullet points and complete sentences to explain the following roles of the President:
- Commander-in-Chief
- Chief Diplomat
- Chief Executive
- Be sure that each description of these three roles includes a reference to Article II of the Constitution.
Required Skills:
- Use bullet points and complete sentences to explain the skills and character traits required for a person to serve successfully in this position. Think about how the president interacts with other branches/members of the government, interacts with the sovereign people, and represents the country abroad.