Build Knowledge on the Presidency and Executive Power Using Constitution 101

Help students learn about how the structure of the presidency was created at the Constitutional Convention and facilitate engaging discussions on modern debates over executive orders.

The Presidency and Executive Power module in our teacher-led Constitution 101 curriculum offers videos, activities, worksheets, and primary sources.

⭐ Each Constitution 101 module includes a knowledge check activity that can be used as a pop quiz. Students can complete them digitally or via printed copies.

What Happens After Election Day?

We heard from educators in our network that what comes after Election Day is a discussion topic surfacing in your classrooms. See below for resources to teach about the process of presidential succession.

• Constitution Daily blog posts:
• The Constitution and the federal election process
• What happens on Inauguration Day?

• Interactive Constitution
• Article II, Section 1, Oath of Office
• 20th Amendment, Presidential Term and Succession 
• One President at a Time: Tightening the Presidential Transition

Tonight! Free Webinar on Share My Lesson

Teaching the U.S. Constitution and Civic Ideals: Why Voting Matters in Every Election

Sunday, October 20 | 5-6 p.m. ET

This free webinar on Share My Lesson will explore how to effectively teach students about the importance of voting by connecting it to the Constitution. Join NCC Vice President of Civic Education, Julie Silverbrook and speakers from AFT, Share My Lesson, and the Albert Shanker Institute, for a discussion the most influential strategies for educating students about voting, civic responsibility, and how to navigate the complexities of the electoral process as the election approaches, including how to address an “October surprise.” Learn more.

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🗓️ 2024 National First Amendment Summit

In-Person and Online

Tuesday, October 22 | 4:30-7 p.m. ET

Co-hosted by FIRE, and NYU’s First Amendment Watch, the National Constitution Center’s 2024 First Amendment Summit convenes America’s leading thinkers for a vigorous discussion of the state of free speech in America and around the globe.

🗓️ America's Town Hall: Electing the President: The Popular Vote vs. The Electoral College

Online

Tuesday, October 29 | Noon ET

Authors Jesse Wegman and Robert Hardaway discuss the history and current debate over the Electoral College.

🗓️ Live Student Program: Story of We the People - Election Connections

Online

Tuesday, October 29 | Noon ET

Students can join us live as we highlight Election Connections from our main exhibit, The Story of We the People. We’ll take a look at Article II of the Constitution, exploring how we select our presidents through the lens of some famous historic elections, the constitutional requirements for the job, and the duties of the president once they take office.

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