Lesson on Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Aim: What are the procedures in nominating both congressional and presidential candidates?

Bell Ringer: Review journals 55-57 (10 min)


Objectives: 

9.3 Describe the function of the electoral college and formulate arguments for and against the electoral vote system. 

9.4 Analyze the American election campaign process in terms of political context, financial resources, and strategies and tactics for reaching the voters.  


Agenda:

1. Complete RNC/DNC group assignments if not completed (10/15 min)

2. Structure of the Electoral College, arguments in favor and against the Electoral College. Should we abolish it? (5 min)

3. Electoral College Politics / The Election of 2000: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3os_Vw1Eoo (12 min)

4. First-Past-the-post elections: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi-FqIe9vl8 (3 min)

9.4

5. Congressional Elections: Straight ticket vs. Split ticket

6. Open Elections / Regulating Campaign Financing: FEC, PAC, 527 committees, 501(c)4 social welfare organizations, Super PACs, 

7. Political Campaigns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A5QlpAyKSQ (10 min)

Exit ticket: Describe the structure of the electoral college, including the number of points each state receives and how those points are awarded to the states, the total number of points of the entire college, and to whom the additional three points were awarded to. Finally, how many points does a presidential candidate need to win the presidency. 

Home Learning: 

1. Read 9.5 

2. Citizens United vs. FEC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5kHACjrdEY