New York Times
New York Times: Iraqis Vote for Parliament
Presents a slide show of the parliament election in Iraq, 2005. Offers the different alliances that could possibly be set up in the parliament and identifies how the Sunni's voted for Sunni candidates and the Shiite voted for Shiite...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1864
The route to victory for Abraham Lincoln was not assured during his campaign for reelection in 1864. Read about how the course of the war was affecting his popularity, and find out about the Democratic opposition to his policies. Find a...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Election of 1800
The election of 1800 was momentous for many reasons. Read about the defeat of John Adams and his Federalist policies, and see how Thomas Jefferson became president because of a crucial vote by a Federalist.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: United States Presidential Election, 2000
This encyclopedia article offers a thorough summary and analysis of the presidential election of 2000. Electoral maps, charts, photos and links are included. A good starting point for research, but because information may be edited, a...
Digital History
Digital History: The Election of 1928
Could the American public, in 1928, support and elect a Catholic president? Read about the Democratic candidate for president, Al Smith, who was the successful governor of New York. See who supported him and how that demographic changed...
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Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University: Weighted Voting Systems [Ppt]
This PowerPoint explains how a weighted voting system works and the notation and terminology used to discuss them.
BBC
Bbc News: Gloves Off in Mali Election
The final phase of Mali's 2002 elections pitted one side against the other with accusations and suspicions tossed back and forth between both sides. Find out the outcome of the vote. (May12, 2002)
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Cast Your Vote!
Cast your vote and answer some questions on the accuracy, usefulness, and impact of polls. Then read about what role polls play in an election.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Election Night With Percent
The students will be working primarily with the concept of % of a number. They will calculate the number of people expected to vote when given the population and % of registered voters along with historical data on percentage of voter...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Commercial Elections
This is a hands-on, technology-based U.S. Government instructional activity in which students will view a series of political television advertisements from the 1950s-2000. Students vote on which presidential candidate has the best...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Voters to Choose Between Economy and Environment
Although this lesson plan deals with the a California vote for 2010 Elections, the subject matter will need to be addressed time and time again: economy vs. environment. Green energy is more expensive. Many companies would have to go out...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Big City Politics, the Gilded and the Gritty: America, 1870 1912
Ash Can School artist John Sloan's painting Election Night captures the exuberance of urban politics in the early-twentieth century, and artist Henry Glitkencamp's illustration Voting Machines suggests its corrupting power. Both pieces...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Lyndon Johnson and the Great Society
Lyndon B. Johnson ascended to the presidency after the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963. With a year to go until the election of 1964, LBJ appropriated Kennedy's "New Frontier" and transformed this agenda into his "Great Society."
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections
Here's a great presentation on Elections for younger kids that includes information on Voting, Candidates, Conventions, the Campaign, and other topics concerning elections.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: How Voting Works
Kids learn about voting in the United States government. An important right and privilege.
BBC
Bbc News: Us Election 2010: The Fable of the Endangered Incumbent
Article discussing the winners and losers in the American primary elections in 2010. (9 June 2010)
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Do You Need to Know to Vote in Alabama?
Registering to vote, gathering information about the candidates, and casting a vote at the polls are vital parts of the process of selecting elected officials. Students will understand how the registration process works and how to cast...
Other
Nes Guide to Public Opinion and Electoral Behavior
Since 1948, the National Election Studies group has been polling Americans on public policy issues. Information is presented statistically and graphically on a wide range of topics involved in the "flow of public opinion and electoral...
Other
Nicky Case: To Build a Better Ballot
Distrust in democracy has been growing in America over the past few generations. There are many ways to help regain trust and Nicky Case analyzes one of those ways - choosing an alternative voting system. By viewing computer simulations...
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 1968 Nixon vs. Humphrey vs. Wallace
View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1968 election that included the slogans "Vote Like Your Whole World Depended on It" and "Humphrey-Muskie, Two You Can Trust". Features video clips, information about the candidates, and...
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image: 1964 Johnson vs. Goldwater
"Vote for President Johnson on November 3. The Stakes Are Too High for You to Stay at Home"."In Your Heart You Know He's Right". View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1964election. Includes video clips, information about...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: United States Electoral Process
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the electoral process. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Social Studies Lesson Plans
Great lesson plans covering a wide-range of history-related subjects. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!
Other
League of Women Voters
This resource provides information about important issues, relating towards female voters.