CIV.12
President Simulator
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LENGTH
15 Minutes
GRADES
5
6
7
8
CAPABILITIES
ES
Spanish Language Support
Text-to-Speech Support
Saves Progress
Description
President Simulator puts you in the Oval Office, where every decision shapes the future of the United States. Consult your advisors, follow the Constitution, manage crises, and lead your nation toward a successful presidency.
Vocabulary Words
US Constitution
Congress
Executive Power
Theodore Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Executive Check of Legislative
Andrew Jackson
International Agreements
Cabinet
Appointments
Ulysses S. Grant
Ronald Reagan
Limits of Executive Authority
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Harry Truman
Abraham Lincoln
Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Executive Branch. Suitable for Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.
Main Concepts
Presidents use both formal constitutional powers and informal political influence to lead the executive branch.
The vice president has constitutional duties as well as additional responsibilities assigned by the president.
The president helps set national priorities through speeches, proposals, executive actions, and leadership during major events.
Executive departments and agencies help implement laws, enforce regulations, and administer government programs.
The veto power gives the president an important role in the lawmaking process even though the executive branch does not make laws.
The president shares important powers with Congress and the Senate through checks and balances.
The president’s appointment power helps shape the leadership and priorities of the executive branch and the federal judiciary.
The president has constitutional powers such as vetoing legislation, appointing officials, negotiating treaties, and serving as commander in chief.
The executive branch includes the president, vice president, executive departments, and many federal agencies and offices.
The president serves as both head of state and head of government in the American political system.
Article II of the Constitution establishes the executive branch and defines the powers and responsibilities of the president.
The executive branch is responsible for carrying out and enforcing the laws of the United States.
Discussion Questions
Before the Game
What are the three branches of government? What is the balance of power?
After the Game
How does the Executive branch participate with the other branches? \nHow does having advisors help the president?
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Lexile Level
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