The Job of Being President
Subject: Social Studies, Civics
Grades: 6-9
Description:
Being the president is a lot of hard work. Do you
know what's involved? Use your computer to research the jobs at
this website,
http://learnhub.com/redirect?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Farticle.jsp%3Fid%3D4683,
it explains the seven duties that every
president is expected to fulfill.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn what the seven duties are that each president fulfills
- Read about the behaviors that are associated with each of the jobs
Materials needed:
- Computer with access to the internet
- Printout of last page
- Pens or pencil
The Job of Being President Quiz
Read the jobs below and decide which role they fall under, write the answer in the blank. You may use the word bank to help you on the quiz.
Chief of State Chief Executive Chief Diplomat Chief of State
Chief Legislator Chief of Party Chief Guardian of the Economy
1. Making a patriotic speech on the Fourth of July _____________________________
2. Traveling to California to speak at a rally for a party nominee to the U.S.
Senate _____________________________
3. Deciding, in wartime, whether to bomb foreign cities __________________________
4. Meeting with economic advisers to discuss ways to reduce unemployment
_________________________________
5. Traveling to London to meet with British leaders _____________________________
6. Making a speech in Congress_____________________________________________
7. Choosing leading party members to serve in the Cabinet________________________
Answers:
1. Making a patriotic speech on the Fourth of July Chief of State
2. Traveling to California to speak at a rally for a party nominee to the U.S. Senate Chief Executive
3. Deciding, in wartime, whether to bomb foreign cities Chief of State
4. Meeting with economic advisers to discuss ways to reduce unemploymentChief Guardian of the Economy
5. Traveling to London to meet with British leaders Chief Diplomat
6. Making a speech in Congress Chief Legislator
7. Choosing leading party members to serve in the Cabinet Chief of Party
