The President and the Executive Branch

Mission Brief #67

🎯 Your mission

Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.

⚡ The twist

A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.

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The President leads the executive branch, signs bills into law, commands the military, and represents the country abroad. Presidents serve four-year terms and may be elected twice.

Key facts

Remember these

1The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
2Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
3The U.S. has three branches of government.

Then & Now

🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.

Question 1 of 2

Who is the head of the executive branch?

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Question 2 of 2

What does the legislative branch do?

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