National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Understanding the President's Job
What does the President do? Understanding how our democracy works includes understanding how the Executive branch of our government works. Teachers can use this lesson plan to explore with students the job of the President. Academic...
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.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Presidency
Simple outline describing the particulars of the job of U.S. president, including salary, qualifications and term of office.
iCivics
I Civics: Being President: Play by the Rulebook
A WebQuest on what the job as President of the United States involves. Each page has a question to answer, and a link to a site with information specific to that topic.
Scholastic
Scholastic: If You Were President
Being the leader of a nation is a tough job. Play this game and find out about some of the important decisons that you would have to make. After you are finished you will get a report on your progress.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society"
President Lyndon Johnson launched his legislation plans for his "Great Society" soon after he became president. Read about the many pieces of legislation that were passed in just a few years. See what happened to tarnish Johnson's...
Digital History
Digital History: Feminism Reborn
This comprehensive survey of the women's movement during the 1960s and 1970s documents women and politics, women's wages, legal discrimination against women, stereotypes of women, women's rights legislation, and women's rights...