Political Leaders

A political leader is someone who is interested in and involved with the activities, actions, and policies in government. Their job is to represent their political party, which usually shares their views and ideas about how the government should be run.

The United States has had many politicians throughout its history. Some are more famous than others for the things they have done to shape government. In this lesson, you will learn about some influential political leaders and the impact they have had on the U.S.