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Introduction:
The President of the United States has certain qualifications that he
must meet and roles that he must fulfill. As part of the
executive branch of government, he/she must carry out the laws of the
nation. As the leader of the United States, the President's life
is in the media's spotlight at all times. Although the President
works alongside congress and other government officials, he/she is
usually the first to be criticized when something goes wrong.
Throughout history, the duties and powers of the President has changed,
but has always remained a living symbol of the nation and its
citizens. The office of the President is a very difficult, and
yet well respected, position for someone to hold.
Activity: Go to the website shown below. On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions in complete sentences.
Presidential Election for Kids - http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/election/president.htm
1. Looking at the jobs of the President, which one do you think is most important? Least important? Explain.
2. Do you think the qualifications for the President (at least 35 yrs. old, lived in US at least 14 yrs, etc.) are fair? Why/Why Not? Why do you think that the age limit and residency are set at 35 yrs. and 14 yrs.?
3. How did each political party choose their candidates?
4. Give 5 examples of ways Presidents campaign to increase potential votes.
5. How are electoral votes decided for each state? Do you think that this is fair?
Your Mission: You have decided to run for President! Its time to start campaigning before the big election in November! Make a campaign advertisement that will encourage people to vote for you!!
www.geocities.com/ gocartengo/
Your campaign ad must include the following items:
ON THE FRONT
1. "Vote for __(your name)__2004!"
2. A slogan ("Never settle for 2nd Best", "Dan's the Man!")
3. Color & Creativity - Include a picture/drawing of yourself or a drawing of something that represents what you will do for the nation.
ON THE BACK
1. Proof of qualification - age, residency (obviously you're a long way from 35, so you'll have to make a "pretend age"
2. List 3 duties that you will do as President
3. List 2 things that you will do to make our nation stronger (focus on education, fight against terrorism, concentrate on environment, etc.)
www.guardian.co.uk/.../ 0,13918,1151900,00.html www.dittomom.com/ dittomom/bushcamp.htm
Extension:
Go to The Democracy Project website ( http://pbskids.org/democracy/ ) and explore more about the Presidency and the US Government through interactive activities!!
- Become President for a Day!!
- Find out more about how you have an imporant role in government
- Step in a voting booth and discover more about government issues!
Activity: Go to the website shown below. On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions in complete sentences.
Presidential Election for Kids - http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/election/president.htm
1. Looking at the jobs of the President, which one do you think is most important? Least important? Explain.
2. Do you think the qualifications for the President (at least 35 yrs. old, lived in US at least 14 yrs, etc.) are fair? Why/Why Not? Why do you think that the age limit and residency are set at 35 yrs. and 14 yrs.?
3. How did each political party choose their candidates?
4. Give 5 examples of ways Presidents campaign to increase potential votes.
5. How are electoral votes decided for each state? Do you think that this is fair?
Your Mission: You have decided to run for President! Its time to start campaigning before the big election in November! Make a campaign advertisement that will encourage people to vote for you!!
www.geocities.com/ gocartengo/
Your campaign ad must include the following items:
ON THE FRONT
1. "Vote for __(your name)__2004!"
2. A slogan ("Never settle for 2nd Best", "Dan's the Man!")
3. Color & Creativity - Include a picture/drawing of yourself or a drawing of something that represents what you will do for the nation.
ON THE BACK
1. Proof of qualification - age, residency (obviously you're a long way from 35, so you'll have to make a "pretend age"
2. List 3 duties that you will do as President
3. List 2 things that you will do to make our nation stronger (focus on education, fight against terrorism, concentrate on environment, etc.)
www.guardian.co.uk/.../ 0,13918,1151900,00.html www.dittomom.com/ dittomom/bushcamp.htm
Extension:
Go to The Democracy Project website ( http://pbskids.org/democracy/ ) and explore more about the Presidency and the US Government through interactive activities!!
- Become President for a Day!!
- Find out more about how you have an imporant role in government
- Step in a voting booth and discover more about government issues!