Constitution - Executive Branch and Powers of the President

Constitution - Executive Branch and the Powers of the President

Aim: What are the roles and responsibilities of the executive branch?

**Updated with President Trump

Included in this product:
• Title page
• Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - What is the world's toughest job?
• Structure of the executive branch diagram
• The Executive Branch graphic informational organizer
• Powers of the President at-a-glance
• Activity: Hats of the President {flashcards included}
• Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question
• Answer Key for Teachers

★ NOTE: This is usually a two-day lesson with my students.

★★ Looking for just the Hats of the President Flash Cards? Find them here.

Students will research and understand the structure of the executive branch, the roles, responsibilities and powers of the president, and the many "hats" the president often has to wear during his/her presidency. We use them as interactive notebooks!

Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary

Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}

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