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This lesson plan helps early primary teachers introduce students of 2nd year to the concept of the presidency. It will explore the concepts of what a president does and who the president is.

     A president is an important leader who runs a group, company, or government. The President of the United States is the elected leader of the country. You’ll learn about the many responsibilities of the President of the United States. The president selects judges and members of the Cabinet, leads the armed forces, and meets with world leaders to discuss issues. He or she also plays an important role in the law-making process. The president can pass bills from Congress to turn them into laws, or he or she can veto, or reject, bills. Find out who can be President of the United States!