Overview explaining some fundamental characteristics of the political processes of a representative democracy.

A lesson that explains the role of checks and balances in U.S. system of government. Students will describe the process of selecting justices for the Supreme Court, will examine past Supreme Court cases, and will discuss how the Supreme...

Read this very thorough discussion of the nomination process for the candidates for both the Republican and Democratic Parties in the election of 1876. In addition, the explanation of the eventual outcome of the disputed election is very...

A multimedia resource will aide classroom discussion or groups as they explore the campaigns and conventions of American politics throughout history. Investigate personal finances, platforms and policies, media and debates, and nominations.

A panel discusses the questions of whether the Senate or President hold more power in selecting Supreme Court Justices, the impact of interest groups on the process, and whether changes need to be made to the confirmation process. Along...

This July, 2005, article focuses on the Senate confirmation hearings of John Roberts. Related resources such as articles, an explanation of the confirmation process, audio, and video are linked.

Brilliant site that contains a plethora of resources related to John Roberts, the confirmation process, and Supreme Court. Find video and audio of his confirmation. Other resources include a biography and lesson plans.

Lesson and activity in which students learn about the importance of the Supreme Court, balance of power, and judicial reform.

The official website for the John Kasich for president campaign 2016 offers news and issues about what this candidate stands for.

A lesson that engages learners in a simulation exploring the fundamental roles of the executive branch and the Senate in the judicial selection process. Students will participate in a mock judicial hearing to confirm a Supreme Court...

An excellent, easy to understand guide for learning about the election process and the job of the President in the context of the 2004 election.

Deals with the issue of how to get candidates on-ballot in the United States and the problem of restrictive ballot access laws.

Campaign website of Donald Trump, candidate for president, 2016, offers information on issues and other details of his campaign.

In this three-day mock election simulation lesson, students explain the steps taken from party formation to national election.

Students learn about unilateral presidential appointments, nominations, and the Senate confirmation process.

The text of an online news hour discussion of the origin and development of the national party conventions with Michael Beschloss is provided here.