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Book The Road to the White House Stephen J Wayne 1981 Softcover Inside Politics Pre-owned, vintage, see photo for condition, tight binding 269 good pages Copyright 1981, publisher St. Martin's Press The Road to the White House takes the reader behind the scenes to comprehend the strategy and tactics of gaining the American Presidency. Solidly researched, lucidly presented, full of lively examples, here is a complete guide to the nomination and election process: the electoral college system, campaign finance, parties and coalitions, delegate selection, the conventions, campaign organization and strategy, the use and influence of the media, the election itself, and problems of the elected President after the election.
In this Constitution PowerPoint and notes resource, you receive 3 PowerPoint presentations (totaling 85 pages) and 10 pages of guided notes and graphic organizers to teach the U.S. Constitution, Checks and Balances, the Articles of Confederation, and the creation of the United States government. Thi...
Full of data and examples from the 2000 and 2004 elections, the eleventh edition of this classic text offers a complete overview of the presidential election process from the earliest straw polls and fundraisers to final voter turnout and exit interview. Presidential Elections shares comprehensive coverage of the elections of the early 2000s, including campaign strategy, the sequence of electoral events, and the issues, all from the perspective of the various actors in the election process: voters, interest groups, political parties, the media and the candidates themselves. Nelson Polsby is a master of debunking myths and analyzing trends. In this fortieth birthday edition of Presidential Elections, he continues the tradition he and Aaron Wildavsky established as co-authors and goes one step further in following contemporary trends in frontloading and the regulation of political finance.
Engage your students in learning about the Electoral College with this Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking
One of the most important events in American government and politics is the election of our United States President. Teach the Presidential Election Process with this hands-on learning tool. Study the history of how the political parties were established, the requirements for becoming a presidential candidate, events surrounding the National Conventions and much more. Includes an in depth Study Guide, a practical list of additional resources and numerous website links that can be used to teach this interesting subject. These Presidential Election Process Lapbooks can stand alone as an in depth study or be may be used as a supplement to any other curriculum. Available products include: Interactive Foldable Booklets Lapbooks Vocabulary Game Descriptions for each are provided below, including what formats each product is available in (i.e Ebook, Printed or CD). Interactive Foldable Booklets These ebooks includes 1-2 interactive foldable booklets for the student to create. The booklets were designed to be used with any curriculum or textbook. All instructions and templates are included. The ebook format includes a downloadable PDF file. Just follow the instructions, cut, fold, glue, and create! Print as many as you need for your own household. The Interactive Foldable Booklets in this collection are: Electoral College Inauguration Order of Events Political Parties Requirements for Running for President For a FREE example of our Interactive Foldable Booklets, please download this one at no charge: Separating Mixtures Interactive Foldable Booklet. **We also offer a COMPLETE Interactive Notebook! Presidential Election Process Interactive Notebook This Interactive Notebook is designed to be used with any textbook or curriculum. There are 33 interactive foldable booklets included. your student will cut out, fold, and document inside each one as he learns about the Presidential Election Process. All instructions and templates are included. Topics covered include: election basics, voting, constitution, requirements to run for President, political parties, election process, campaigns, primary and general election, caucuses, Democratic and Republican National Conventions, party platforms, Electoral College, 12th Amendment, election day, inauguration, vocabulary word search, vocabulary crossword, trivia, and blank booklets for adding more information. This ebook format includes a downloadable PDF file. Just follow the instructions, cut, fold, glue, and create! Print as many as you need for your own household. These products are available in Ebook format ONLY: Ebook - This electronic file is downloadable in PDF format and can be used on Apple or Windows computers. Lapbook One of the most important events in American government and politics is the election of our United States President. Teach the Presidential Election Process with these hands-on learning tools. Study the history of how the political parties were established, the requirements for becoming a presidential candidate, events surrounding the National Conventions and much more. Products include an in depth Study Guide, a practical list of additional resources and numerous website links that can be used to teach this interesting subject. The Presidential Election Process Lapbooks can stand alone as an in depth study or may be used as a supplement to any other curriculum. The Lapbook available in this collection are: *Click on the product names below to download a free sample of each one! Presidential Election Process Lapbook (K-5th)

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Presidential Elections Guided Notes, PowerPoints, American History Guided Notes, Electoral College Notes, Inaugural Ceremonies Notes, Distance LearningThese interactive guided notes and PowerPoints are great for the teacher input section of the lesson. Students can use these notes to complete assign...
Discover everything you ever wanted to know about how the government really works with this accessible, highly designed and illustrated handbook from Marjory Stoneman Douglas AP government teacher Jeff Foster.Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, \"If you don't participate, you can't complain.\"This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments?Plus, discover the complete backstory on some of our government's most important moments, like why we wrote the Declaration of Independence, and how people since then have worked withand protested againstthe government to improve the lives of all Americans.Each spread features a mix of black-and-white and full-color art, including infographics, charts, maps, political caricatures, and other engaging visual elements that will be fun and easy for kids to understand.Includes a foreword from Yolanda Renee King, an activist and the granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, plus lots of amazing back matter about how kids can participate and get involved.
Electoral College ESCAPE ROOM: U.S. Constitution | Elections - Think Tank Teacher
One of the most important events in American government and politics is the election of our United States President. Teach the Presidential Election Process with this hands-on learning tool. Study the history of how the political parties were established, the requirements for becoming a presidential candidate, events surrounding the National Conventions and much more. Includes an in depth Study Guide, a practical list of additional resources and numerous website links that can be used to teach this interesting subject. These Presidential Election Process Lapbooks can stand alone as an in depth study or be may be used as a supplement to any other curriculum. Available products include: Interactive Foldable Booklets Lapbooks Vocabulary Game Descriptions for each are provided below, including what formats each product is available in (i.e Ebook, Printed or CD). Interactive Foldable Booklets These ebooks includes 1-2 interactive foldable booklets for the student to create. The booklets were designed to be used with any curriculum or textbook. All instructions and templates are included. The ebook format includes a downloadable PDF file. Just follow the instructions, cut, fold, glue, and create! Print as many as you need for your own household. The Interactive Foldable Booklets in this collection are: Electoral College Inauguration Order of Events Political Parties Requirements for Running for President For a FREE example of our Interactive Foldable Booklets, please download this one at no charge: Separating Mixtures Interactive Foldable Booklet. **We also offer a COMPLETE Interactive Notebook! Presidential Election Process Interactive Notebook This Interactive Notebook is designed to be used with any textbook or curriculum. There are 33 interactive foldable booklets included. your student will cut out, fold, and document inside each one as he learns about the Presidential Election Process. All instructions and templates are included. Topics covered include: election basics, voting, constitution, requirements to run for President, political parties, election process, campaigns, primary and general election, caucuses, Democratic and Republican National Conventions, party platforms, Electoral College, 12th Amendment, election day, inauguration, vocabulary word search, vocabulary crossword, trivia, and blank booklets for adding more information. This ebook format includes a downloadable PDF file. Just follow the instructions, cut, fold, glue, and create! Print as many as you need for your own household. These products are available in Ebook format ONLY: Ebook - This electronic file is downloadable in PDF format and can be used on Apple or Windows computers. Lapbook One of the most important events in American government and politics is the election of our United States President. Teach the Presidential Election Process with these hands-on learning tools. Study the history of how the political parties were established, the requirements for becoming a presidential candidate, events surrounding the National Conventions and much more. Products include an in depth Study Guide, a practical list of additional resources and numerous website links that can be used to teach this interesting subject. The Presidential Election Process Lapbooks can stand alone as an in depth study or may be used as a supplement to any other curriculum. The Lapbook available in this collection are: *Click on the product names below to download a free sample of each one! Presidential Election Process Lapbook (K-5th)

 Presidential Election Process Lapbook (6th-12th) These products are available in the following formats: Ebook - This ebook format includes a downloadable PDF file. Just follow the instructions, cut, fold, glue, and create! Print as many as you need for your own household. Printed - This product comes in a printed and bound book. Just remove the pages, follow the instructions for gluing and folding, and create! CD - This product comes on a CD-ROM, which can be used with any Windows or Apple computer system. The CD includes a document in PDF format. Just follow the instructions, and print all of the instructions and templates for your students. Print as many as you need for your household. Vocabulary Game Are you studying about the Presidential election process and need something FUN to add to your studies? Try out this vocabulary game! Templates and instructions for game included. Designed to be used to create a Games Notebook but will work as a stand-alone activity as well.. This ebook format includes a downloadable PDF file. Just print and follow the instructions to get the fun started! Print as many as you need for your household. For a FREE example of our Game Products, please download this one at no charge: Addition Bingo Game These products are available in Ebook format ONLY: Ebook - This electronic file is downloadable in PDF format and can be used on Apple or Windows computers. ***NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT YOUR PRODUCT (INTERACTIVE FOLDABLE, GAME or LAPBOOK) BEFORE CLICKING "Add To Cart" ! ***NOTE: THESE PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE IN EBOOK FORMAT ONLY! TO PURCHASE THE LAPBOOK IN A PHYSICAL FORMAT (CD or PRINT) PLEASE VISIT ONE OF OUR TRUSTED VENDORS: CHRISTIAN BOOK DISTRIBUTORS RAINBOW RESOURCES MARDEL AMAZON
In 2012, Democratic House candidates earned more votes combined than Republicans did, but the Democratic Party still came nowhere close to reclaiming the chamber. Now, Democrats are faced with the ...
Culminate your American Government & Civics course with this highly scaffolded capstone end-of-course research paper that lets you or your students choose a hotly debated Constitutional issue! Or conduct one as you study each of the three branches for a fantastic way to deeply develop and track growth in essential social studies skills! Everything is included, from background knowledge to final editing, for your students to research and argue whether or not to: Grant Washington DC statehood (legislative branch) Abolish the Electoral College (executive branch Impose judicial term limits (judicial branch) All student materials are highly scaffolded, allow for easy differentiation, and come in both printable PDF and editable Google files. Greatness is deeply exploring a controversial issue to develop, articulate, and persuade a thoughtful, supported position. The Constitution, created with enormous foresight, has withstood over 200 years. It’s astounding how few changes have been made to it. But is it time to make a new one? Students take on the role of advisors to the President as they research, decide, and support the position they believe the White House should take on a possible new amendment in this compelling PBL-styled research essay. Each issue connects to the three branches' key powers and structures and some of the biggest current political debates. This no-prep, highly scaffolded project sets students up for success, regardless of ability, with background info, research and writing forms, and how-to skill sheets. Two ways to complete these research projects As part of each of your three branches units To culminate your course with students choose their topic Each research paper project contains: Teacher Materials Project Overview with student outcomes, skills supported, step-by-step lesson plans, links to Google Doc files, and several ideas and tips for differentiating for all students Student Materials Presidential Memo posing the challenge to students Mission Task Check-Off with step-by-step tasks for check-off for the entire project Background Readings of historical and modern context with short readings on how amendments are added & the debated issue at hand --complete with processing questions and links to audio recordings of texts Constitutional Excerpts of portions of Articles I, II, & III, as well as related Antifederalist Essays and Federalist Papers -- complete with paraphrasing tasks and links to audio recordings of texts Select Sources of 4-7 color maps, charts, and other visuals essential to understanding the issue Additional Sources with links to 6 pre-vetted, high-quality, and varied sources for students to use to start their independent research Research Plan providing brainstorming to keywords use and evidence to find Research Home Base organizing and recording research findings Source Analysis Forms challenging students to assess sources deeply Report Outline Form organizing research into a cohesive and well-built argument before writing the essay Report Criteria Rubrics to seven broad research and argumentative writing standards How-To Skill Reference Handouts including Annotating a Text, Analyzing Sources, Finding Sources, Creating a Works Cited, Annotating a Citation, Deciding a Precise Position, Creating a Thesis, and Using Supporting Evidence Standards Supported While standards vary, this project supports the following from various states: Analyzes the structures and functions of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches Applies critical thinking skills (summarizing, drawing inferences, concluding) to assessing a variety of valid sources, organizing information acquired Creates a product on a contemporary government issue using inquiry Analyzes/evaluates information, evidence, and counterarguments from primary and secondary sources Defends a point of view on a current political issue Creates a presentation of social studies information using effective communication, including proper grammar and conventions, proper citations, and methods to avoid plagiarism Tips from my Classroom I use this to meet state and district requirements that students conduct a thesis-driven research paper. We dedicate the last three weeks of our Civics & Government course to this Constitutional Issues research project. Providing so much scaffolding with the included handouts, tools, and sources makes it easy to differentiate to all ability levels and students, without lessening the challenge! Brand new to teaching Civics / Government and need everything? Civics & American Government course bundle teach this inquiry-driven and project-based semester course with confidence! This listing is for one license for regular, non-commercial classroom use by a single teacher only. Commercial use like online teaching (ex. Outschool) or sharing with other teachers (ex. shared drive, in a Facebook group, in a professional development training) is strictly prohibited. By purchasing a license to this resource, you have access to all future updates at no cost, available under “My Purchases." Multiple and transferable licenses are available for purchase. 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My first thanks must go to the Electors to Ford's Lectureship in English History in the University of Oxford, who honoured me with the invitation to discharge that formidable responsibility in 1969, generously interpreting the statute so as to allow me to deal with a subject which contained nearly as much Netherlands as it did English history. To Hugh Trevor-Roper, Regius Professor of Modern History in the University of Oxford, and his fellow- Electors, I am grateful for much encouragement, guidance and hospitality. The colleagues and pupils upon whom I have from time to time inflicted discussion of problems arising from my subject are far too numerous to be thanked individually. Two must nevertheless be singled out. Vivian Fisher of Jesus College, Cambridge, very kindly read the completed manuscript, and I have benefited by a number of characteristically penetrating comments and suggestions which he made. Geoffrey Parker, Fellow of Christ's College, generously allowed me to make use of his unique knowledge of the Spanish, French and Italian archives to check and supplement my own information. I am deeply grateful to both. Finally, it will be evident that quite apart from my own researches these lectures owe a heavy debt to many scholars, Dutch, Belgian, American and British especially, who have worked in this or related fields of inquiry. I am not less indebted to those from whose interpretations I have ventured to differ than to those with whom I have found myself in agreement.
Presidential Elections Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking - Think Tank Teacher
Elections for city offices, state offices, national offices are held throughout the year. But every four years, we vote on the Presidency. This is something our children need to know about and understand on their
Often cited, seldom read, always essential: here is the complete U.S. Constitution with all 27 amendments, demystified and explained. Politicians come and go, but the Constitution stands as the supreme law of the land. Setting forth the workings of our democracy, it is the bedrock document from which we derive our policies on topics as diverse and galvanizing as immigration, gun ownership, voting rights, taxation, policing, civil liberties, and war. In this indispensable edition, acclaimed historian and Constitutional expert Ray Raphael guides us through the origins, impact, and current relevance of the original text and all twenty-seven amendments. Here is the key historical context for issues in the news today—from the Electoral College to Washington gridlock, from peaceful protests to executive power. Thoughtful and nuanced, lively and highly readable, this annotated Constitution is for all of us to read and refer to—the ultimate political fact-checking source for every American.
In this creative research report about American elections, you'll find a variety of templates that are perfectly sized for lapbooks and interactive notebooks. This social studies project is complete as is, or makes a great companion to your current curriculum. You'll love that this project is guided and can be used for independent work, partner work, or homeschool unit studies. Your students will love it because its moveable elements are fun and a change of pace. Topics Covered: Caucus Delegate Electoral College Incumbent Precinct Primary Term Limits Referendum Republicans Democrats Susan B. Anthony Inauguration Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch White House Super Tuesday Map Timeline of Electing a President 12th Amendment 15th Amendment 19th Amendment 24th Amendment Choosing Candidates Supplies Needed: You’ll find this project very inexpensive. More than likely, you already have what you need for this activity. •one file folder per student •one set of activity sheets per student •scissors •stapler •white glue •Crayons or colored pencils Answers will vary: Your students will all have different answers even though they’re working on the same topic. By allowing your students to work through this project independently, with gentle guidance, more of the overall theme of the topic will stick to memory. At this point in their studies, it’s most important to introduce key terms so that these themes can be built upon in years to come. Sample Project: A sample layout of this project for lapbooks is included. For interactive notebooks, students will have freedom to organize how they’d like. How to fold: Open the file folder up. Fold the left side toward the middle. Crease when the edge meets the middle seam. Do the same for the right side. This method will result in the front having two flaps. The inside will be the entire folder opened up. And the back will be the normal size. Additional Resources: Use short biography books (the “Who Was” series is great) and YouTube videos to add more background information to this history lesson and bring the ideas to life. The more voices from historians that you can add to this unit, the more the message will resonate and linger with your students. Terms of Use Copyright © Project Based Learning with Elle Madison. All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. This means it is for ONE teacher. Additional licenses may be purchased by the original buyer at a discount. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this JPEG are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
