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The Presidential Campaign Game

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Upper graders play a game as a way to facilitate understanding of US Presidential Campaign issues and strategies. After being divided into small groups, a candidate will be chosen to run for office. Each group creates propaganda to get their presidential candidate elected. This is a great idea that is sure to excite while also educating your class.

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american politics, politics, presidential candidates, presidential campaigns, presidential elections, elections, political parties, campaigning, propaganda, the united states government, voting

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elections, political parties, propaganda techniques, us government, voting, candidates, presidential campaign, us politics, campaign funding, social studies
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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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