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Elections - voting Common Core RH.11-12.3 resources
Campaign Finance and Citizens United Lesson Plan Bundle
This lesson plan bundle on campaign finance is perfect for a unit on Elections in your Civics or American Government classroom! These resources are designed to be paired so that students understand how campaign finance works in American politics and then the impact the Citizens United Supreme Court Case had on money and elections. The PowerPoint lesson covers the main aspects of campaign finance laws and elections, including: The Federal Elections Commission (FEC)Campaign finance lawsHard money
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8th - 11th
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Battleground States: Tug-of-War for Hearts, Minds, Votes
It’s an election year and what an exciting one it is proving to be! With the presidency and control of the Senate up for grabs, what better way to start 2024 than running presidential and senatorial campaigns in your own classroom. If that sounds good, then this simulation is for you.I have boiled down the campaigns to their essentials. But here’s the twist: your students will only vote in the 5 presidential and 6 senatorial Battleground States (the ones that will decide the outcomes in both cas
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8th - 12th
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American Political Culture
American Political Culture
Almost all Americans in spite of a diversity of races, classes, religions, ethnicities, or occupations hold to a common set of core values and beliefs. This course/unit explores six core beliefs of American political culture. Most of these core beliefs and values are unique to the American culture. In spite of these common beliefs, many Americans act in ways that are opposite to these values and assumptions.
These beliefs are:
• Individualism
• Free enterprise and
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Voting Rights Lesson, Guided Notes & Activity - PBS Frontline Whose Vote Counts
Use this multi-day lesson to teach students about current and historical issues in voting rights using the PBS Frontline documentary, Whose Vote Counts. Great for Black History Month! Students learn about the historical context and impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as well as the impact of the Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder (2013) overturning key portions of the Voting Rights Act on modern-day voting rights. Students critically analyze the narratives underlying the t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP Comparative Government and Politics: electoral systems
After the 2020 election, many people are examining the US electoral system. This product includes reviews of many alternative democratic electoral systems.Here is the table of contents:Presidential vs Parliamentarian SystemsSingle Member District systems French Parliamentary and Presidential electionsIranian ElectionsInstant run-off electionsObservations about Single Member District systems“Spoiler candidates”Observations about Proportional representation elections - Germany, the NetherlandsEle
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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End Of Reconstruction DBQ and Writing Assignment
Teacher Copy and Study Copy included in this document. Document can be broken into two or three lessons.This is an awesome and thought-provoking DBQ to challenge students in their understanding of the Reconstruction Era. The DBQ contains five primary sources based on the end of Reconstruction in the South. It also includes a Do Now, Essential Question, DBQ Directions, Writing Activity Directions, Thinking Job for Each Primary Source, and an Exit Ticket. Students are tasked with evaluating the fo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Executive Branch, Electoral College & Primaries: 55 Test Questions & Answers
Here, in Word, so you can easily cut and paste and repurpose, are 55 questions and answers about the executive branch, the Electoral College and the primary process.
Don't need a test? Turn it into flash cards. Not sure how to structure your unit? Work backward from here. Want to connect your unit to the 2016 race? The parameters of this content suggest how.
Features include:
-A mix of multiple choice, fill in the blank, constructed response questions.
-Varying levels of difficulty and skills
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8th - 11th
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Diversity in the Women's Suffrage Movement Primary Source Analysis
How inclusive of diverse groups was the women's suffrage movement? How were Black women and other women of color involved? Students will find out in this primary source analysis assignment!This resource contains a 1-page background reading on the suffrage movement, 6 primary source documents, and a student analysis packet. Also included is an extension essay, through which students will answer the prompt, "To what extent was the women's suffrage movement inclusive of diverse groups?" Rubric and
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7th - 12th
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2016 Presidential Election and Minor Parties
Evaluate and compare the 2016 presidential election popular votes and electoral college in the United States
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9th - 12th
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Civics 101: Declaration Revisited: Native Americans
This graphic organizer is a worksheet that students can fill out as they are listening to NHPR's Civics 101 episode about revisiting the Declaration of Independence and how Native Americans were disenfranchised.Episode: Declaration of Independence (18 minutes)
Grades:
6th - 12th
Civics 101: How a Bill Becomes a Law
This graphic organizer is a worksheet that students can fill out as they are listening to NHPR's Civics 101 episode about How a Bill Becomes a Law.Episode: How a Bill (Really) Becomes a Law (25 minutes)
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6th - 12th
Civics 101: Life Stages: School
This graphic organizer is a worksheet that students can fill out as they are listening to NHPR's Civics 101 episode about How a Bill Becomes a Law.We explore how K-12 education has developed in the US since the 1600s, what teachers can and can't teach, what rights students have in public school, and how the federal government gets involved. Today's episode features Mary Beth Tinker, Dan Cassino, Kara Lamontagne, Adam Laats and Campbell Scribner. Episode: Life Stages: School (30 minutes)
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6th - 12th
Long-Term Primary Election Binder Project
Student Objective:To become active in the US election process. Through this process you will investigate, analyze and form educated opinions on issues and candidates throughout the primary presidential election process.Included the Isidewith.com reflection pageI used Document Analysis forms from the National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets
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9th - 12th
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Vote Smart - Get to Know Your Candidates
Guide students in how to research candidates in up coming elections. Each page includes a description of the responsibilities of that position and a chart for students to fill out with important information to use to make a choice. Positions covered: president, senator, representative and governor, in addition to two versions of a blank sheet which can be use for other positions.
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AP Government Chapter 14 Amsco Campaign and Elections Reading Guide
AP US government Unit 5 Chapter 14 Campaigns and Elections chapter reading guide allows the students to take notes on main ides, describe their impact, and respond to key discussion questions.
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11th - 12th
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Also included in: AP United States Government Chapter Reading Guides Amsco Text
Symbols of the Women's Suffrage Movement
Uncover the power of symbols in the Women's Suffrage movement with this captivating activity. Students delve into the significance of various symbols that played a pivotal role in the fight for the 19th amendment. They explore and describe the meaning behind these symbols and creatively depict them in a provided table. Foster understanding of historical symbolism while encouraging artistic expression with this engaging resource.Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File FormatAnswer Key Included
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9th - 12th
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