The Executive Branch Menu
October 23rd-October 30th
Appetizer
(15 points)
(Individual/Partner)
Option #1
Take notes over The Executive
Branch Power point provided to you
through my online classroom. Your
notes should cover each of the topics
below.
- Qualifications for President
- Presidential Powers
- Presidential Roles
- Presidential Succession
- Executive Offices
- Vice-Presidential Duties
Option #2
Use your textbook to outline each of
the topics listed below related to the
Executive Branch.
- Qualifications for President
- Presidential Powers
- Presidential Roles
- Presidential Succession
- Executive Offices
- Vice-Presidential Duties
Executive Branch Quiz
10pts
10pts
Entrée
Option #1
Create a webpage or poster with
the following information about
the President of the United States
of America, including examples
from President Obama’s
presidency.
Option #2
Write a fictional story that
demonstrates President Obama
performing at least two of the
eight presidential roles. The story
should be written from the
perspective of a white house aide
to the President.
(30 points)
(Group Activity)
Roles of the President
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief Citizen
Commander in Chief
Chief of State
Chief Administrator
Chief of the Party
Dessert
(30 points)
(Individual)
Total Points: 85
Option #1
Write a letter to President Obama
recognizing the roles he played
throughout the recent shutdown
of the federal government.
Roles of the President
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief Citizen
Commander and Chief
Chief of State
Chief Administrator
Chief of the Party
Option #2
Research the role a past president
played in a significant historical
event. Create a news article from
the perspective of a journalist
who was covering the event.
Option #3
Use the internet to research each of
the topics listed below related to the
Executive Branch. Create a graphic
organizer that includes the concepts
below.
- Qualifications for President
- Presidential Powers
- Presidential Roles
- Presidential Succession
- Executive Offices
- Vice-Presidential Duties
10pts
Option #3
Create a podcast in which an
interviewer discusses the roles
President Obama plays with
experts on the subject from
around the Country.
Roles of the President
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief Citizen
Commander and Chief
Chief of State
Chief Administrator
Chief of the Party
Option #3
Create your own product related
to the roles a president plays or
has played in the past. Your idea
must be approved by the teacher.
If allowed, the rigor of this option
must be similar to options #1 and
#2.