DIRECTIONS: In chapter we will be learning about the President of the United States. Over the next two class periods you will be completing this “Presidential Web Quest” in order to learn more about what it’s like to be the chief executive (among other things!). Use the links provided to help you along. Also feel free to explore other appropriate web sites. You will type, or copy/paste the required information right onto this document. PLEASE take up as little space as possible. When you are finished print a copy and staple the pages.

Like This! http://www.facebook.com/barackobama#!/barackobama?sk=info.

a.  Birthday:

b.  College:

c.  One example of each:

i.  Favorite book:

ii. Favorite musician:

iii.  Favorite movie:

Executive payroll 2011: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-04-07/news/28389033_1_salary-second-term-legislation. http://www.collegesavings.org/whySaveForCollege.aspx#educationPays.

2.  What it the annual salary for the:

President:

Vice President:

Average college graduate (associates degree):

Average high school graduate (no college degree):

Cribs: The executive Branch

3.  Take the interactive tour: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/interactive-tour.

a. Where is the oval office located?

1.  Who put up the current wall paper?

b. Where is the green room located?

1.  The green floor was added during who’s administration?

c. Where is the China room located?

1.  Why is the room red?

d. Name and give the location of a room of your choice.

1.  Explain the purpose of the room:

e. The “Resolute Desk” http://www.whitehousemuseum.org/furnishings/resolute-desk.htm.

1.  Where is the desk located today?

2.  What is it made out of?

3.  Who gave it as a gift?

Include a picture (SMALL) of the desk, with JFK junior peeking through:

Riding in Style: http://www.secretservice.gov/press/GPA02-09_Limo.pdf.

4.  What type of car is the 2009 Presidential limo?

5.  Where did it make his debut?

6.  Who was the first President to ride in it?

Job Description: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/seven-roles-one-president.

7.  Describe each Presidential role, and then list the duties (at least 2) of the President of the United States in accordance with each role.

a.  Chief executive:

b.  Chief administrator:

c.  Commander in chief:

d.  Foreign policy leader:

e.  Chief agenda setter:

f.  Chief of state:

g.  Party leader:

h.  Chief citizen:

8.  Who was the 38th governor of the most populated sate in the United States?

a.  Why can’t he ever become the president of the United States? (Explain and identify part of the Constitution that supports your answer).

9.  How many terms/years is a U.S President constitutionally allowed to serve?

a.  What President exceeded this limit? Explain.

Presidential Succession: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0101032.html.

10.  List the 18 individuals (and their positions) that are in line for the presidency. You may copy and paste:

Presidential pets: http://clinton4.nara.gov/WH/kids/inside/html/Spring99-2.html.

11.  What President gave his son a pet turkey?

12.  What was the turkey’s name?

13.  What animals did Theodore Roosevelt keep as pets in the White House? (Do not include names, too many!)

14.  What type of pet currently lives in the White House, and what is his name?

Presidential Powers : http://thisnation.com/textbook/executive-power.html.

Fill in the chart with 3 examples for each type of Presidential power.

Executive Powers
Diplomatic Powers (foreign policy)
Military Powers
Legislative Powers
(law making)
Judicial Powers
Informal Powers

Define the following terms:

1.  Executive Orders:

2.  Executive Privilege:

3.  Diplomatic Recognition:

4.  Reprieve:

5.  Pardon:

6.  Pardon:

Presidential quotes: Who said it and why? (Hint: copy and paste quote into Google search box)

1.  "For years politicians have promised the moon, I'm the first one to be able to deliver it."

2.  "A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free."

3.  "God gave us Lincoln and liberty. Let's fight for both. "

4.  "A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user."

5.  "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."