The Powers of the President

In this lesson, students will view video clips to learn about the powers of the president and how they have grown and been used throughout our history. Students will use these video clips to respond to a writing prompt about the balance of powers between the three branches.

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Grades

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

Executive Branch/Presidency, Judicial Branch/Supreme Court, Legislative Branch/Congress, Federal Government

Resource Types

Media

Teaching Strategies

Analysis, Individual Work

Constitution Articles

Article II

Tags

executive branch, three branches, checks and balances, presidency