Activities of the Presidency
The Executive Branch | The White House
From the President, to the Vice President, to the Cabinet, learn more about the Executive Branch of the government of the United States.
President's Role | George W. Bush Library
Bush stood with President-elect Barack Obama and former Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter during their January 7, 2009 visit to the ...
Keeping the Balance: What a President Can Do and Cannot Do
interpret laws. choose Cabinet members or Supreme Court Justices without Senate approval. Three Branches of Government ...
Lesson Plan: Article II: Powers of the Presidency
Defined roughly, these roles are: Chief Executive, Commander in Chief, Ceremonial head of State, and Chief Diplomat. Chief Executive contains activities such as ...
Presidential Actions Archives | The White House
Executive Orders, Memorandum, Proclamations and more by President Biden.
8.1 Info Brief: Presidential Roles - The National Constitution Center
Political party leader: Coordinates with party members in Congress to advance a legislative agenda. Supports the election of members of the party and shapes the ...
The Executive Branch - Trump White House Archives
The Vice President is also part of the Executive Branch, ready to assume the Presidency should the need arise. The Cabinet and independent Federal agencies are ...
8.2 Activity Guide: How does the Presidency Work?
In this activity, you will continue to explore the presidential jobs that are spelled out by the Constitution.
Presidency of the United States of America - Britannica
The president is vested with great authority and is arguably the most powerful elected official in the world.
How the president is elected | USAGov
Find out how a candidate becomes president of the United States. Learn about caucuses and primaries, political conventions, the general election, the Electoral ...
President of the United States - Wikipedia
The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the executive ...
Timeline | The American Presidency Project
Significant events during a President's term--including discoveries and innovations as well as crisis events to which he might react.
The Powers of the Presidency - Clinton Presidential Library
President William J. Clinton gives his Inaugural Address after the 1997 Presidential Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremony at the West Front of the Capitol. Watch ...
A President's Day | JFK Library
Overview. Topic: The Job of the President. Grade Level: Grades 5-8. Subject Areas: US History; Civics and US Government. Time ...
The President's Roles and Responsibilities - EDSITEment
Through these lessons, students learn about the roles and responsibilities of the president and their own roles as citizens of a democracy.
Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Preparing for the ...
The fourth video in the Partnership's “Our Government Explained” series describes the role of the presidential transition process in preparing a president- ...
Presidential Hats Program | George W. Bush Library
The hat at each station represents a different role of the American President. This is a fun and interactive way for students to learn about American Presidents ...
Historic Moments of the Presidency - The White House
When Thomas Jefferson was President, from 1801 to 1809, our government bought the Louisiana Territory. The Louisiana Purchase made the United States twice ...
Overview of the presidential election process - USAGov
Spring of the year before an election, Candidates register with the Federal Election Commission to run for president. While there is no federal deadline to ...
60-Second Presidents Activities - PBS Learning Media
Explore the rich history and the institution of the U.S. Presidency—from George Washington to Barack Obama. Understand the duties and powers of the ...