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Roles & Powers of the President

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Here is a fantastic, comprehensive resource on the roles and powers assigned to the president of the United States. It includes several critical thinking exercises and engaging activities, from cartoon analysis and the opportunity to design a classified newspaper ad seeking a new president to a rousing game of Two Truths and a Lie!

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
the commander-in-chief, presidential roles and powers, united states presidents, the executive branch
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Additional Tags
commander in chief, chief executive, president of the united states, executive branch, social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use classroom time to complete the activity slated as homework; allow pupils to work collaboratively or independently
Classroom Considerations
  • The instructor will need to locate a textbook chapter or Internet resource on presidential roles to include in this lesson
Pros
  • Uses several best-teaching strategies and a variety of activities
  • Detailed instructional procedures and talking points
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