Use this library of mini-lessons to teach students about the electoral processes of the American political system.

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This website is dedicated to tracking the electoral vote by examining the state-by-state polls. The data appears as a map, spreadsheets and table. As new state polls are released, the maps, spreadsheets, and tables will be updated.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart compares the voting processes used to elect an American Idol (Popular Votes) versus an American President (Electoral and Popular Votes). Opens up discussion about the reliability and/or...

Students practice holding their own classroom town meeting and using appropriate respectful behavior. Each student participates in a vote and discusses the benefits of holding community meetings.

The League of Women Voters offers a step-by-step process of evaluating public officials for voting and election purposes. The process points out elements to look for in both a candidate's experience and campaigning behaviors. Potential...

A third grade class in Wuhan province, China holds debates for the election of class monitor in this segment from Independent Lens. This is the first time education on democracy has been allowed in the city of Wuhan (most populace city...

The ratification of the Constitution was placed at the hands of the state legislatures. Read about which states supported the ratification, which were opposed, and why. Find out why, even after the requisite number of states had voted...

This page provides links to every step in the legislative process, from sources of legislation through publication.

PBS Online NewsHour provides lesson plans to help students become informed about the 2008 presidential election.

Comprehensive overview and analysis of President Clinton's impeachment trial. Includes information about the participants and how they voted, links to transcripts of the hearings, interviews with political analysts and politicians, and a...

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...

Exciting lesson plan teaching students about the social change in women's role in society that allowed women the right to vote. Students will learn about the process women went through to gain the right to vote by exploring various...

One of the greatest rights of the American People is the right to vote for the candidate of their choice. Take a look at how this process works at this resource. Information is provided on Election Day, Voting, Election of the President,...

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

Provides an overview of the electoral system and the process in which the president is elected. There is a visual calculator that lets you track election outcomes. Data for all U.S. elections is included.

Americans first began the custom of weekday voting in 1845, when Congress passed a federal law designating the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November as Election Day in the hope of streamlining the voting process. But why a...

This technology-based lesson encourages active engagement in the state elections process as part of a unit to prepare for debates to be held in the Fall of 2010. The lesson may also be adapted for use as a stand alone lesson. Student...

Can the candidate who wins the majority of the popular votes miss out on being president? They can, and it's happened before.

A brief video that explains the process of gerrymandering and describes how determining voting districts can influence the outcome of elections. [3:53] Followed by a quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.

This lesson may be used to introduce students to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties. After completing this lesson, students will understand the process by which...

This lesson may be used to introduce students to the system of primaries and caucuses by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by their parties. After completing this lesson, students will understand the process by which...

Although difficult to comprehend, after the demise of the Federalists, there was essentially just one political party in the United States for about a decade. Read about the rise of the new two-party system and how the attack on...

Running for the presidency isn't easy! In Win the White House, you get to manage your very own presidential campaign by strategically raising funds, polling voters, launching media campaigns, and making personal appearances. Keep a close...