US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government: The President's Budget
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students. This site presents an explanation of the Presidential Budget. Links to related sites are available.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: President's Day
Find out about the achievements of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. Includes links to President's day activities and information, plus resources for each president and a list of literature relating to each.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet (Grades 6 8)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President's Cabinet (Grades 9 12)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Checks on the Presidency: Advanced
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over the checks on the US President. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Checks on the Presidency: Foundational
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the checks on the US President. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Roles and Powers of the President: Advanced
This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Roles and Powers of the President: Foundational
This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational practice questions the roles and powers of the president. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President of the United States (3 5)
Describes the job and duties of the President of the United States as head of the executive branch. Also discusses how the President is elected and the length of terms of office.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President of the u.s
This is a fairly detailed explanation of the role of the President as leader of the United States.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The President of the United States (9 12)
Summarizes the role of the President as the Head of the Executive Branch and the powers and duties assigned to him by the Constitution. Provides links to further information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: The Presidency of George Washington
As the first president of the United States, George Washington set several important precedents for the federal government.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Who's Who in Our Government?
Students will do Internet research to identify key government officials. Each student will create an animated character to introduce a key official to the class.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the election of the President of the United States.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Great Depression 1929 1932: President Hoover's Response
Examines how Herbert Hubert responded to the crisis of the Great Depression and his personal belief system that caused him to respond that way. Also looks at how governments at other levels addressed the Great Depression, and why most...
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Advising the President: A Simulated Cabinet Meeting
This teacher resource fosters learning about the inner workings of the President's Cabinet. Find out how each agency or department must compete for money and support. As the agency chief, you must prepare a presentation for the president...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Presidents of the United States (3 5)
Provides a list of presidents of the United States from George Washington through George W. Bush with their term dates and party affiliation.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Emperor or President?
Lesson helps students trace attributes of the United States government to those of ancient Greek democracy.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents an in depth look at the electoral college. Links to related sites are available.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Primary Election
Details the process for electing the President and Vice President of the United States.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election Process
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a series of pages taking you through the election process, including Presidential, Senate and Representatives elections and voter...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Election Process
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a series of pages explaining the Presidential, senate and Representative election process. Links to related sites are available.
Library of Congress
Loc: Official Us Executive Branch Websites
This is the official US executive branch site. Provides links to every department of this government branch.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 7: Facing Challenges at Home and Abroad
This extensive learning module examines the role of economic fluctuations in creating new demands on the government to design reforms and how the United States became a dominant military, political, cultural, and economic force in the...