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Pbs News Hour: Lesson Plan: The Presidential Nominating System Lesson PlanPbs News Hour: Lesson Plan: The Presidential Nominating System Lesson Plan
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Pbs News Hour: Lesson Plan: The Presidential Nominating System

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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 candidates for U.S. president are nominated by the Democratic and Republican parties. They will identify and understand differences between primaries and caucuses and key terms and issues related to the primary season.

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