Unit Overview: The Executive Branch is the most recognizable part of our country's government. This is because it is led by the leader of our country, our president. It is also made up of the Vice President, the President's closest advisors (the Cabinet) and thousands of workers in each executive department. This unit will explore the different roles of the president, the make-up of this branch, and the election process.
Power Standard 5: Learner can demonstrate their understanding of how the executive branch works within the United States government.
Learning Target 5.1: Explain the importance of the Executive Branch.
Class Resources for Learning Target 5.1
*Intro to Executive Branch - Presentation
*Executive Branch - Student Resource (Guided Notes)
*Vocabulary Unit 5 - Student Sheet
*Vocabulary Definitions - Resource
*Cabinet Meeting - Directions
*Cabinet Member Notes - Student Packet
*Class President Notes - Student Packet
*Absent Cabinet Meeting - Student Packet
*Absent - Links to Read or Watch below...
Learning Target 5.2: Analyze how the president's actions impact citizens of the country.
Class Resources for Learning Target 5.2
*President Project - Directions
*President Research Sheet - Option 1
*President Research Sheet - Option 2 or 3
*The Many Hats of the President - student resource
*The Many Hats - Student Sheet (guided notes)
* So YOU want to be President - Student Sheet
* So YOU want to be President - video
Learning Target 5.3: Explain how the electoral college influences the outcome of a presidential election.
Class resources for Learning Target 5.3
* How do executive orders work? - in class video
* How does impeachment work? - in class video
*Study Materials for Written Assessment
Online Resources for LT 5.1
Online Resources for LT 5.2
Online Resources for LT 5.3
* Article: Overview of the Executive Branch
* Video #1: Article II for Dummies
* Video #2: Executive Powers & Limitations (Principles of the Constitution)
* Video #3: iCivics Executive Branch
* United States White House - this will connect you with the President's administration and cabinet. Each cabinet has its own link