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The Electoral Process

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Students study the history and mechanics of the Electoral College and formulate opinions as to whether this institution should be preserved, modified or eliminated. They compare and contrast electoral and popular votes in the presidential election.

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the popular vote, elections, presidential elections, the electoral vote

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electoral votes, popular vote, social studies
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Resource Details

Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategies
Research
1 more...
Technology
Video
Year
2000

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