The Rendell Center created these resources to help engage students in discussion about the American Presidency, the voting process, and the Electoral College
The President of the United States (aka., POTUS) is the highest elected office a person can hold in our country. But how does it all come together? What does it take to become President? What does campaigning involve? What are the ins and outs of the voting system? What are the laws associated with voters’ rights and the voting age — and how did all of this come to be? Get started by clicking on one of our lessons below!
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A Kid’s Guide to
Becoming President
Lesson One:
The Presidency
A Kid’s Guide to
Becoming President
Lesson Two:
Running for President
A Kid’s Guide to
Becoming President
Lesson Three:
The Vote
A Kid’s Guide to
Becoming President
Lesson Four:
The Inauguration
Presidential Powers Casebook
Explore the powers of the Presidency in our casebook on Significant Supreme Court cases.
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Maggie’s Corner
Voting Age
Maggie’s Corner
Election Campaigns
Maggie’s Corner
The President
Maggie’s Corner
Voting
Maggie’s Corner