The
Three Branches of Government
As you watch the video of the leaders of the US government enter the stage, list as many positions of the three branches as you can. Next each position or name, please the letter L if he or she is in the Legislative Branch, E if he or she represents the Executive Branch, or J for Judicial branch. Some people may represent both! ________________________________________________________ |
The
Swearing-in
Describe what you believe the presidential oath of office means in today's world. Think about the problems facing the President. ________________________________________________________ |
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| The
Inaugural Address (Draw your own icon here) List some of the themes (major ideas) found in President Obama's inaugural address. Rate his speech in terms of its ability to inform and inspire the American people. ________________________________________________________ |
Moving
Forward (Draw your own icon here) What do you believe is the symbolic meaning of the election and inauguration of President Barack Obama? Why was his inauguration attended by record crowds and watched by billions around the world? ________________________________________________________ |
