THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY -- AN INTERNET EXERCISE

by D.Small

http://gi.grolier.com/presidents/nbk/side/pofus.html
http://americanhistory.si.edu/presidency/2b.html

Visit the sites above and answer the following questions:

(You can print this out to complete by hand or complete it online then print a copy to hand in.)

1. What is the oath of office that the President takes?

2. What are the three separate branches of government?

3. Was the President's Cabinet included in the Constitution?

4. What is the function of the Cabinet?

5. Who was the nation's third President?

6. What was President Lincoln's leadership priority?

7. Does the President have the highest position of authority in America? Explain your answer.

8. Name and explain four powers and/or duties of the American President.

Print your woksheet when complete, then push Reset.