Brief the Chief
Brief the Chief Summary
Brief the Chief is a mobile Android app in Educational by iCivics. Released in Apr 2024 (1 year ago). It has about 21.8K+ installs and 62 ratings with a 3.23★ (mixed) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 1.4K monthly active users . Store metadata: updated Dec 6, 2025.
Recent activity: 664 installs this week (1.1K over 4 weeks) showing exceptional growth View trends →
Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Dec 6, 2025 .
3.23★
Ratings: 62
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App Description
Advise the president through major moments in US history.
Should LBJ run for a second term? How might President Lincoln respond to the situation at Ft. Sumter? What can President Jefferson do about the Port of New Orleans?
Take on the job of advising the president through historical challenges by talking to people in and around the White House. Consult with confidants within the White House and use evidence-based reasoning to provide the president with counsel.
Game Features:
-Select from three presidencies: Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Lyndon B. Johnson
-Choose from 6 historical challenges
-Interview stakeholders and collect notes
-Make an informed position and present it for consideration
-Discover the historical outcomes of each challenge
For English Language Learners: This game offers a support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover, and glossary.
Learning Objectives:
-Explain the structure, functions, and processes of the executive branch of government.
-Compare and contrast historical, cultural, economic, and political perspectives
-Question and use inquiry to construct arguments using evidence from multiple sources
Made in partnership with The White House Historical Association