Presidential Decision-Making

This critical thinking worksheet presents realistic presidential dilemmas and asks students to make decisions and justify their reasoning. Learners choose between options such as funding medical research or protecting the environment, then write 3-5 thoughtful sentences explaining their choice. The activity develops problem-solving, reasoning, and civic awareness while helping students understand the complexities of leadership and decision-making.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Civic Ideals and Decision-Making

English Language Arts – Writing: Reasoning and Justification

Social-Emotional Learning – Ethical and Responsible Decision-Making

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Consequences and Priorities

This worksheet is part of our Presidents Day collection.