About This Lesson
This high school lesson plan explores the evolution of presidential power from the Clinton administration to Biden, focusing on constitutional authority, checks and balances, Supreme Court cases, and modern challenges like media influence and crises. Through a mix of discussions, research, debates, and media literacy activities, students analyze how different presidents have interpreted and expanded their power. The lesson includes a jigsaw group research activity, a debate on executive authority, and a media analysis exercise to develop critical thinking skills. A final research task encourages deeper exploration of one administration, reinforcing students' understanding of presidential power and its limits.
