Elections In The United States Vocabulary
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Elections in the United States
Lesson Plans by Matt Campbell
Every four years, citizens of the United States exercise one of the most powerful rights they have: their right to vote for the President of the United States. Learn more about the Electoral College with Storyboard That.
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Storyboard Description
Define and illustrate key terms for elections in the United States
Storyboard Text
- Slide: 1
- CANDIDATE
- KennedyForPresident
- A New Leader For The 60's
- RegisterToVote!
- A candidate is the individual who is running for an elected office.
- Slide: 2
- ELECTORAL COLLEGE
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- 13
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- The Electoral College is the body of people that formally select the President and Vice President. Each state's total number of electors is based on their total representation, with more populous states receivingmore votes. Whichever candidate receives more than half of the total votes wins the election.
- Slide: 3
- BALLOT
- 1960Presidential Ballot
- President: John F. KennedyVP: Lyndon B. Johnson
- President: Richard M. NixonVP: Henry Cabot Lodge
- A ballot is the official form where voters select their choice of candidates. They may also select ballot measures that reflect their personal preference.
- Slide: 4
- INAUGURATION DAY
- HOPE
- Inauguration Day is the day that the President of the United States, along with their Vice President, is sworn into office. Inauguration Day takes place every four years on January 20th.
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