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Understanding the Role and Powers of the President of the United States, Schemes and Mind Maps of Political Systems

An interactive activity that allows readers to explore the responsibilities and powers of the president of the united states as outlined in the constitution. The activity includes a list of the president's responsibilities and a list of constitutional powers, and asks readers to match each responsibility with the correct power. Additionally, there is a section about the executive branch and the various government agencies responsible for carrying out different laws.

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All In a Day’s Work Name:
The Coolest Job in the Country!
Imagine you have been elected President of the United States. What do you
think would be the best part of the job? Having your own personal jet?
Living in the White House? Having a bowling alley in your house? (Yes,
there’s a one lane bowling alley in the basement of the White House!)
Being president is not just fun and games. You have real responsibilities.
Below is a list of things you would do as president of the United States.
Which do you think would be the hardest to do? Which do you think
would be the easiest?
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Rank the tasks in each list from 1 (hardest) to 3 (easiest).
There is no correct answer! Use your own judgment.
Anticipation Activity
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The Coolest Job in the Country!

Imagine you have been elected President of the United States. What do you think would be the best part of the job? Having your own personal jet? Living in the White House? Having a bowling alley in your house? (Yes, there’s a one lane bowling alley in the basement of the White House!)

Being president is not just fun and games. You have real responsibilities. Below is a list of things you would do as president of the United States. Which do you think would be the hardest to do? Which do you think would be the easiest?

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Rank the tasks in each list from 1 (hardest) to 3 (easiest). There is no correct answer! Use your own judgment.

Anticipation Activity

there’s a one lane bowling alley

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Play By the Rules

Now you have a sense of what kinds of things the President does. But where does the President get the power to do all those things? Here’s a hint: Look in the rule book. Yes, that’s right—The Constitution!

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B. So Many Laws, So Little Time! The President is in charge of carrying out thousands of laws! How does he do it? With lots of help! The Executive Branch is made up of many agencies (organizations). Each agency is responsible for carrying out a different kind of law. The sentences below describe 8 government agencies. Use the word and picture bank to help you figure out the official name for each agency. Write the correct words in the blank spaces.

1. The Department of ___________________________ works to protect the country against

terrorism and make sure the borders are safe.

2. The Department of ____________________________ makes the money, tries to help the

economy, and collects taxes.

3. The Department of ____________________________ includes all parts of the U.S. military, like

the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force, and its mission is to protect the United States across the world.

4. The Department of ________________________ ___ tries to enforce federal laws, prevent

crime, and punish those convicted of crimes.

5. The Department of ____________________________ supports farmers, makes sure our food is

safe, and gives recommendations about good nutrition.

6. The Department of ___________________________ provides health insurance such as

Medicare, tries to keep people healthy from things like the flu, and supports finding cures for diseases.

7. The Department of ____________________________ is responsible for federal highways, the

railroads, and drivers’ safety.

8. The Department of ____________________________ provides funding to public schools and

helps students pay for college.

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