What is the difference between a primary and a caucus? Why does the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary get so much attention? Watch as this presenter explains this detailed and varied process of electing candidates that will head to a national convention before the general presidential election in the United States.

Concepts

caucuses, the caucus system, elections, presidential elections

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Additional Tags

democratic national convention, republican national convention, iowa caucus, new hampshire primary, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Briefly reviews how votes are distributed (i.e. proportional representation versus winner-take-all) in primary elections
• Clearly explains importance and implications of Iowa caucus

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.5 RH.11-12.7