Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Limits of Presidential Power"

Preparing for the Oath: Courts

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:40:34 GMT

Learn more about the judicial branch of the government through short videos, mini-activities, and practice questions in this segment of Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship. The four questions included in this segment cover topics such as the purpose of the Supreme Court and the number of justices that serve on it.

This site was designed with the needs of recent immigrants in mind. It is written at a “low-intermediate” ESL level.

Preparing for the Oath: Congress

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:40:56 GMT

Discover Congress through short videos, mini-activities, and practice questions in this segment of Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship. The eleven questions included in this segment cover topics such as the bicameral nature of Congress, the number of representatives in each house of Congress, and the process of getting elected to either house of Congress.

This site was designed with the needs of recent immigrants in mind. It is written at a “low-intermediate” ESL level.

The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden Homepage

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:43:08 GMT

This online exhibition examines the history of the American presidency. Through the use of objects from the museum's extensive collection, an interactive timeline and interactive activities, students will study the realities of the presidency, from its origins to the present, as well as the lives of the men who have held the office.