Executive Branch

·        Create a POD of no more than 4, no fewer than 3 people.

·        In all of the activities below, you may NOT make any references to illegal or inappropriate activities or behaviors.

·        You are going to create a campaign poster recommending the ideal team to run the Executive branch of Government.

1.      Nominate someone for President.  It could be anyone.  For example, you could choose someone currently in office, someone you know personally, a celebrity, a historical figure, a fictional character, etc.  You must be able to provide a picture or photograph of this person, and write a brief summary of this person’s platform, or main points of what he or she would do for the country if elected.  ALSO, choose 3 of the 6 chief roles of the president described in Chapter 9 of your textbook:  Head of State, Chief Executive, Chief Legislator, Economic Planner, Party Leader, Chief Diplomat, and Commander in Chief and explain why your candidate is best suited for each of the three roles you select.

2.      Nominate a running mate as Vice President.  You must be able to provide a picture or photograph of this person, and write a brief summary of what you feel qualifies this person to take over the Presidency should anything happen to the President. 

3.      Select 6 of the existing cabinet positions to be retained in this new Presidency, and provide brief descriptions of the functions of these positions.  Appoint Secretaries to head them.  You must be able to provide a picture or photograph of these people, and attach a picture of the outgoing cabinet member (attached) next to your nominee.  Be sure to explain why your nominee is qualified for this position.

4.      Be prepared to present your Executive Branch to the class.

 

Rubric                              Points                                 Write all POD member names

 

Platform well defined                             2          _____              _____________________________

POD Size 3 or 4                                    1          _____

Poster Aesthetics                                  3          _____              _____________________________

Poster Presentation                               2          _____

Presidential Qualifications                      7          _____              _____________________________

Vice Presidential Qualifications              1          _____

Cabinet Position Descriptions                 3          _____              _____________________________

Pictures of Outgoing Cabinet                  3          _____

Pictures of nominated Cabinet                3          _____

Total Points Possible/Earned           25