When you walk in

When you walk inGrab your notebook and get ready for your bellringer.

If you have been absent, check the absent files for your work.

Have your pencil/pen/highlighter ready. If you need to borrow one, you must leave your ID!

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Bellringer

10/29/14Recall: What are the differences between open, closed, and runoff primaries?What do you think presidential candidates consider when choosing their vice president?You must write in complete sentences!

The Election Process

State ElectionsCaucusPrimariesRemember to fill in your graphic organizers as we go along!

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Why are platforms so difficult to make?They tell voters what candidates stand for; candidates risk losing voters by saying the wrong thingWe believe that there should be a Constitutional Amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Republican Party Platform, 2012

Turn and Talk

When the timer begins, turn to the person to your left and discuss: If you were running for President, what issues would you discuss in your party platform? Record your ideas in your notebooks to get credit. You have 60 seconds!Turn and Talk6059585756555453525150494847464544434241403938373635343332313029282726252423222120191817161514131211109876543210

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National ConventionEach party chooses its official nominee forPresident; Vice Presidential candidates chosen

The Election Process

State ElectionsCaucusPrimariesNational Convention

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Choosing the Vice Presidential CandidateVice President will take over if somethinghappens to the Presidentcan use Vice President to appeal to other voters

2012 Election TicketDemocratRepublican

PresidentVice-PresidentBarack ObamaMitt RomneyJoe BidenPaul Ryan

Look at the similarities and differences between these candidates. Why do you think the vice presidential candidates were chosen?

The Election Process

State ElectionsCaucusPrimariesNational ConventionTicket Chosen

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What methods do candidates use to campaign?Propaganda, debates, mass media (TV, film, radio, Internet, newspapers, billboards, posters, flyers, etc.)

Analyze: Political Campaigns

Analyze: Political Campaigns

Obama Yes We Can Speechhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoFqV3qVMGAKennedy/Nixon Debatehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRMQUcesWUcWendy Davis Political Adhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_qHkk0Oy6I

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How are campaigns funded?PACs, public funding, and private donationslimit to all forms of funding

The Election Process

State ElectionsCaucusPrimariesNational ConventionTicket ChosenCampaignsDebates

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The Electoral College1

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Qualified citizens voteElectors pinky swearElectors vote in state electionWinnersannounced

The Electoral CollegeProsEasier and faster than a direct vote

Principle of representationConsDifficult to get third parties electedFaithless electorsMay not be accurateWhat do you think are some pros and cons of the Electoral College? Can you think of any other systems we could use?

Winners AnnouncedFOUR FOR YOU, BARACK OBAMA. YOU GO BARACK OBAMA!

The Election Process

State ElectionsCaucusPrimariesNational ConventionTicket ChosenCampaignsDebatesBallots CastElectoral CollegeWinners AnnouncedInauguration

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Qualifications to VoteCitizen of the United States

18 or olderMentally stableNo feloniesWhy would these be our four qualifications?

Checkpoint What are the 4 major qualifications to vote?

Registering to VoteWhy: To stop voting fraud (voting more than once)To clean up electionsRequirements: Different based on stateLouisiana: mail, in person, online

Where do I vote?Polling place in your precinct; often at schools

How do I vote?Usually in a voting booth; sometimes absentee ballot

Types of Ballots

Office-Group Ballot

Party-Column Ballot

Absentee Ballot

Candidates grouped together by office (EX: president, vice president)Candidates grouped together by party (EX: Democrats, Republicans)either office-group or party-column; before election day

Does my vote matter?Usually does; often in close racesMany elections have been won or lost based on only a few votes!

Political EfficacyBelief that your vote actually matters

Checkpoint What is political efficacy? Do you think you have it? Why or why not?

Profile of Regular VotersEducated

OlderHigher incomeFamiliesWhy do you think people with these characteristics tend to vote more?

What stops people from voting?Too busyBad timing (election day on Tuesdays)No transportationDont care

How many people actually end up voting?Today, a little more than half of the population

Turn and Talk

When the timer begins, turn to the person to your right and discuss: How do you think we can get more people to vote in the U.S.? You have 60 seconds!Turn and Talk6059585756555453525150494847464544434241403938373635343332313029282726252423222120191817161514131211109876543210

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How can we increase voter turnout?Change election day from Tuesday to SundayUniversal voter registrationProvide transportationOnline voting

ELECTION TIME!Have your party stickers on! If you dont have yours, there are extras on the table.Have your voter registration cards ready! If you cant find yours, there are extras on the table.If you are running for president, sit in one of the desks at the front of the room!I need 6 volunteers to be in the Electoral College. Youre the ones that will pinky swear!

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The Election Process

State ElectionsCaucusPrimariesNational ConventionTicket ChosenCampaignsDebatesBallots CastElectoral CollegeWinners AnnouncedInauguration

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Party Platforms

First, its time to make your party platforms. Keep it short and sweet; use bullet points if you want. You can cover major issues like gun control, or school/classroom type issues, or both!Youll need to get with your other party members to make your party platform. This does not include electors. If youre an elector, come see me in the front to discuss your job.When you finish writing your party platforms, bring them to me so that I can put them on the PowerPoint. You only have ten minutes to write them!

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Primary Election

Candidate: Chris Party: Republican

Candidate: Kimberly Party: Independent (Moderate)

Candidate: Torrey Party: Independent (Moderate)

Candidate: Tyran Party: Independent (Moderate)

Candidate: KellyParty: Democrat

Candidate: Demond Party: Independent (Moderate)

Ballot: Primary Election

Time to vote in the primary! Check the box for the candidate you want to see as President. Do not write your name on the ballot!When youve finished, fold your ballot in half and put it in the box in the front of the room.

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Candidates for the Presidency

DemocratRepublicanIndependent

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National Convention

Presidential candidates, its time to choose your Vice Presidential candidates! Remember what youre supposed to consider when choosing the Vice Presidential candidate.If you are not one of the candidates or being chosen as Vice President, use this time to discuss the issues and who you want to vote for with your fellow classmates.Presidential candidates, you have 5 mintues to choose who will be on the ticket with you!

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Tickets Chosen

DemocratRepublicanIndependent

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Campaigns

Time to campaign! You can walk around the room and try to convince people to vote for you. Remember, propaganda is perfectly legal! Ill be walking around to see what youre doing.

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Election Day: Ballots Cast

Ballot: General ElectionPresidential Candidate:Vice Presidential Candidate:

Presidential Candidate:Vice Presidential Candidate:

Presidential Candidate:Vice Presidential Candidate:

Time to vote in the general election! Choose one ticket to vote for. Do not write your name on the ballot! When youve finished, fold your ballot in half and put it in the box in the front of the room.Electors, come meet me up at the front! Youll be doing your pinky swearing soon.

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Election Day: Electoral College

Electors, its time to vote on behalf of your constituents! Come to the front of the room to place your votes.

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Winners Announced

The President and Vice President of Room 212 are* Pictures of student candidates have been removed for privacy. *

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Inauguration

SPEECH! SPEEEEECH!

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Advanced: (2 Paragraphs, at least 5 Sentences each) Which party do you think you belong to? How do you know?What does your political party believe in? Does it match with your beliefs? Explain.Do you think that your political party has been successful in its goals in the past? Why do you think it has/has not?Mastery: (3 paragraphs, at least 5 Sentences each)Which party do you think you belong to? How do you know?What does your political party believe in? Does it match with your beliefs? Explain.Do you think that your political party has been successful in its goals in the past? Why do you think it has/has not?If you could change anything in your partys platform, what would it be? Why? Give at least two specific examples.Exit Ticket: Response10/27/14

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