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Advise the president through major moments in U.S. history.
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Step inside the Situation Room and take on the role of president responding to international events.
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Teach students about presidential pardons, commutations, and the limitations on these powers. What's more, students learn about fact-checking websites and how to conduct an…
Order up! What the president says goes... or does it? Discover what executive orders are, how they work, and what they can be used for, and how they are limited.
What are the powers of the president? In this lesson, students take a deep dive into Article II of the Constitution to examine the structure and function of the executive…
Transform your students’ gameplay into meaningful and memorable learning. You can now download and assign extension pack materials directly from the Executive Command game…
Explore the presidential veto and pocket veto powers, their role as a negotiating tool, and the Congressional veto override process. Students also learn how to use fact-checking…
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