Mini-Lesson: The Presidential Agenda
Lesson Plan
For the winning candidate, campaign promises evolve into an official presidential agenda. And despite the doubting general public, 75% of agenda goals since…
Overview
For the winning candidate, campaign promises evolve into an official presidential agenda. And despite the doubting general public, 75% of agenda goals since Woodrow Wilson have been delivered. This mini-lesson takes a look at how the presidential agenda is developed, shared, and executed.
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Grade Levels
- 6-8
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Explain the purpose of the presidential agenda
- Describe the process of creating and modifying the agenda over time
- Apply the concept of checks and balances to the relationship between the president and Congress as it relates to the presidential agenda
- Analyze strategies used to create a successful agenda
- Explain the role of the State of the Union in communicating the presidential agenda