Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 3–5
The Roles of the President Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 3-5 on the roles of the U.S. President. Students decide whether each action is one of the President’s jobs or belongs to Congress or the courts, then answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 3–5
Skill Focus
The Roles of the President, civics and government
Lesson Length
20 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
The President of the United States leads the country and the executive branch. The President signs bills into law, serves as Commander-in-Chief, meets with world leaders, and lives in the White House – but Congress writes the laws and the courts decide what laws mean. This worksheet helps students sort what is and is not the President’s job.
Section A on page 1 gives eight everyday actions – signing a bill, ordering the navy, a judge ruling on a law, a jury deciding a case, and more – and asks students to write yes or no. The reference box teaches the President’s roles and contrasts them with the other branches.
Section B on page 2 asks which branch the President leads, names two presidential roles, names another branch and its job, and explains why the President cannot make laws alone. Page 3 is a complete answer key with sample answers. The skill builds on the branches of government.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and review the three branches of government.
Complete Section A independently – have students ask ‘who really does this job?’
Discuss how separation of powers keeps any one person from having too much power.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Branches of Government Worksheet or the Checks and Balances Worksheet.
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The Roles of the President Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 3-5 on the roles of the U.S. President. Students decide whether each action is one of the President’s jobs or belongs to Congress or the courts, then answer four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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