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    Mini-Lesson: Vice President

    Find out about the importance of the vice presidential candidate in a presidential election, and how this person is much more than a running mate.
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    Mini-Lesson: The Presidential Agenda

    For the winning candidate, campaign promises evolve into an official presidential agenda. And despite the doubting general public, 75% of agenda goals since Woodrow Wilson have been delivered. This…
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    Running for President (Infographic)

    Lace up your shoes and learn how candidates run the race to become President of the United States!
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    Popular v. President

    Can the candidate who wins the majority of the popular votes miss out on being president? They can, and it's happened before.Got a 1:1 classroom? Download fillable PDF versions of this lesson's…
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    Six Roles of the President (Infographic)

    From Commander-in-Chief to Chief Executive—keep track of the many roles of the president with this printable infographic for your classroom!Love this infographic? Explore all of our free election…
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    Why President?

    What was the Framers’ vision for the role of the presidency? In this lesson, students examine why the Framers created the presidency, how it differed from leaders around the world, and how President…
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    The Modern President

    Everything changes over time. The presidency is no exception. In this lesson, students look at the Framers’ original vision for the presidency and explore how the role has expanded and evolved since…
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    U.S. v. Nixon (1974)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that then-sitting President Nixon had to turn over some recordings of his presidential communications to a court of law. Students…
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    For The President, All In A Day's Work

    Students learn the primary responsibilities of the president and how those duties connect to the powers the Constitution grants to the Executive Branch. Students also learn about the types of issues…
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    Mini-Lesson: Succession (HS)

    Review the official presidential line of succession and read about its origins. Students also learn how to detect satire in a news literacy-related activity. 
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    Nation Builder in Chief

    Starting a brand new nation was a tough job for America’s first presidents—and it didn’t help that many Americans were wary of the new central government. In this lesson, students learn about some of…
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    Mini-Lesson: The First 100 Days

    Even presidents have to worry about making the grade! Discover the history behind the “First 100 Days” and its impact on the American presidency with this new lesson plan that includes extension…
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    Cabinet Building

    The president isn’t alone when it comes to the day to day work of the Executive Branch. This lesson takes a look at the history of the presidential cabinet, how the cabinet is built through the…
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    Parties, Primaries, Caucuses & Conventions

    Oh my! From primaries and caucuses to political parties and conventions, come face to face with the big events and mile markers of the electoral process and learn what a candidate must do before…
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    A Very Big Branch

    In A Very Big Branch, students learn that there's more to the executive branch than just the president! Students explore the roles and responsibilities of the presidential cabinet and executive…
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    Second Branch: The Executive

    What are the powers of the president? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into Article II of the Constitution to examine the structure and function of the executive branch. 
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    George Washington Mini-lesson

    Review the variety of roles that George Washington played in America's early years. From commanding the Continental Army, to presiding over the Constitutional Convention, to setting the standard for…
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    Annexation of Texas (1845)

    The United States annexed Texas after years of debate. In this mini-lesson, students learn about Texas’ independence from Mexico, the role of slavery in delaying Texas’ admission, and how President…
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    Order Up! Executive Orders (Infographic)

    Order up! What the president says goes... or does it? This printable infographic explains what executive orders are, how they work, and what they can be used for, and how they are limited. 
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    Mock Election

    In this three-day mock election simulation lesson, students explain the steps taken from party formation to national election. Harnessing skills gained from the Electoral Process lesson, students…
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