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The Presidential Nominating System

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

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united states presidents, presidency, presidential candidates, presidential campaigns, presidential elections

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candidates, primaries and caucuses, u.s. president, 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
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2006
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