The Executive Branch
You have been given the wonderful, joyous assignment of becoming an expert of one part of the check-and-balance system for our national government: the Executive Branch.
Step 1: Review checks and balances system.
Step 2: Keep in mind the main questions as you go through the resources.
- What is the primary job for the branch of government assigned?
- How long are the terms?
- Do you have to have any specific qualifications?
- What are the specific duties and responsibilities of your branch?
- How is your branch organized?
- Who is the highest official of each branch?
Step 3: Watch the YouTube video below
Step 4: Read the information below from iCivics about the president of the United States of America. Then consider what the best part and worst part of the job would be, in your opinion.
Step 5: Complete the information below about the additional members of the executive branch.
Step 6: Visit this page and complete assignment.
Step 7: Test your new found knowledge and understanding by playing the iCivics game for the Executive Branch!
Step 8: Decide on a creative way of informing your group about the Executive Branch! Remember, you have the important job of making sure everyone understands the key information :)