Lesson 2 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareWho Is the President?
The President is the leader of our country.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The President is the leader of our country. They help make important decisions and work with other leaders to keep our nation safe. The President also represents us when talking to people from other countries.
Key Facts
The President lives in the White House.
The President is chosen every four years.
The President helps create laws.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the leader of our country?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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