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- 10th
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Students explore the electoral process and its history through reading, research, and discussion. They convene a constitutional convention to debate altering this process. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students examine the Electoral College's role in the election process. They conduct Internet research, and identify the elections in which the Electoral College played a deciding role. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the history and mechanics of the Electoral College and formulate opinions as to whether this institution should be preserved, modified or eliminated. They predict future outcomes of electoral vs. popular votes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the history and mechanics of the Electoral College and formulate opinions as to whether this institution should be preserved, modified or eliminated. They compare and contrast electoral and popular votes in the presidential election. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the United States electoral college system as it applies to the 2004 presidential election. They investigate the impact of the twelve battleground states in the 2004 election and develop informative pamphlets on the electoral college. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students examine the interconnection between slavery, the constitutional clauses involving the three-fifths compromise and the composition of the Electoral College, and the 1800 presidential election between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students study the parts of the Constitution that address presidential election. They complete a variety of activities designed to spark debate about the flaws in the Electoral College system. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students role play as political analysts first forecasting the electoral college vote in a presidential election and then, following the results of the actual count. They study the role of swing states, and why political participation is so important. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students take on the role of a political analyst, forecasting the electoral vote count for the 2004 presidential election. Students make electoral predictions and compare with the actual results following the November 2nd voting deadline. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students comprehend the purpose, function, origin, and historical development of the electoral college. They evaluate issues of fairness and representation in the electoral process, both individually and through group discussion. Students develop information skills by researching demographic and political information about states and congressional districts. Full Review »
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