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The Roles of the President

Guiding question

What are the constitutional roles of the president?

Published
Apr 12, 2025
Podium with presidential seal and U.S. flag in the background.

Guiding Questions

  • What are the constitutional roles of the president?
  • What skills and civic virtues are necessary for the person in this role?

Objectives

  • Students will define the constitutional roles of the president.
  • Students will explain the skills and traits required to fulfill these roles.

Materials

Lesson Components

ActivityResponsibilities of the President and Executive Branch Graphic Organizer

An activity in which students define the roles of the president and explain the skills and traits required to fulfill these roles.

ActivityExecutive Branch Job Description Template Activity

An activity in which students define the roles of the president and explain the skills and traits required to fulfill these roles.

ActivityExecutive Branch Presidential Civic Virtue Clue Game

An interactive discovery game that explores virtues.

ActivityCivic Virtues and Vices, Executive Branch Interactive

A card flip interactive that defines virtues and vices.

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