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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

Resources

Lesson Components

ActivityResponsibilities of the President 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

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

ActivityPresidential Civic Virtue Clue Game

An interactive discovery game that explores virtues.

ActivityVirtues and Vices

A card flip interactive that defines virtues and vices.

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