Activity
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.
Founding Principles
Directions
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.