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Learning Objectives
- Identify the powers and analyze the structure, function, and processes of the executive branch
- Describe the various roles and responsibilities of the president: commander in chief, head diplomat, agenda setter, chief executive
- Identify the functions of executive cabinet positions and regulatory departments
- Locate sources of presidential power within the U.S. Constitution
Overview
Do your students want to be president for a day?
In Executive Command, they can be president for four years! Being commander in chief and chief executive is no easy job! Students must strategically balance running a government and accomplishing their agenda with the challenges and responsibilities that crop up along the way. They will propose an agenda to Congress, sign bills into law, delegate new laws to the appropriate federal agency, handle international diplomacy, and command the military during times of war.
Are they up for the challenge?
Teacher Tips
The Executive Command Extension Pack includes activities and a mini quiz that give the game context and reinforce and assess its concepts. Extension Packs include a downloadable teacher lesson plan, assignable student handout, and instructive Google Slides. Google Slides can be used on projectors or interactive whiteboards.
Multilingual and English learners (ELs/MLs) and Spanish-speaking students: This game offers a decision-support tool, an English voiceover, a contextualized glossary, and a Spanish-language version.
Our games integrate seamlessly into your curriculum and classroom! Learn more about how to teach with games.
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Made in partnership with The White House Historical Association.
