ELECTION 2012 Presidential Election Project Period # Learning Teams Outstanding Students World/U.S. History Mark Keppel High School MS. TIEN & MR. TRAN

Mark Keppel High School Introduction Write a one paragraph intro to your presentation and its importance. [Lauren] Write out exactly what you are going to say and who is going to say it. Mark Keppel High School

Mark Keppel High School Topics of Discussion Issues Ranking Issue Review Present Findings [explain choice] Tracking Polls Enter final predictions & margins Mark Keppel High School

Mark Keppel High School Issues Ranking Economy [employment issues] Terrorism Foreign Policy Health Care Education Social Security/Medicare Abortion Mark Keppel High School

History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School 1: Economy [Jacky] The economy, unemployment, taxes and how to manage the federal government's $14 trillion debt will be leading issues in the 2012 campaign. With the near-collapse of the U.S. banking and financial system hitting late in the 2008 race, and the nosedive in employment levels, President Obama's tenure in the Oval Office has been defined, in many ways, by the economy and the worst recession in a lifetime. Republicans, led by the tea party movement -- the conservative wing of the Republican party -- have been hammering Obama's economic and fiscal policy since 2009, pushing GOP candidates to hold firm on pledges not to raise taxes and to cut spending. But headed toward the so-called fiscal cliff –when several rounds of tax cuts expire at the end of 2012, resulting in a half trillion dollars in budget cuts and tax hikes that could push the U.S. into another recession – Congress and the president are poised for another fight. Obama is seeking to extend the Bush tax cuts for those making under $250,000, but has said repeatedly he is committed to ending the tax cuts for the wealthy. Congressional Republicans may be forced to compromise on a number of the measures up for vote headed into the election if they want to extend any of the cuts. These fights are about to come in front of a Congress that has yet to pass a budget for 2012. The economy remains one of the most important issues for voters, according to a CNN/ORC poll. History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School

Mark Keppel High School Issue 1: Economy Romney Obama General platform on this issue General platform on this issue Mark Keppel High School

History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School 2: Terrorism History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School

Mark Keppel High School Issue 2: Terrorism Romney Obama General platform on this issue General platform on this issue Mark Keppel High School 8

History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School 3:Foreign Policy History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School

Mark Keppel High School Issue 3: Foreign Policy Romney Obama General platform on this issue General platform on this issue Mark Keppel High School 10

History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School 4: Healthcare History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School

Mark Keppel High School Issue 4: Healthcare Romney Obama General platform on this issue General platform on this issue Mark Keppel High School 12

History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School 5: Education History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School

Mark Keppel High School Issue 5: Education Romney Obama General platform on this issue General platform on this issue Mark Keppel High School 14

History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School 6:Social Security History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School

Issue 6: Social Security Romney Obama General platform on this issue General platform on this issue Mark Keppel High School 16

History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School 7: Abortion History Team 6-1/ Ynez Middle School

Mark Keppel High School Issue 7: Abortion Romney Obama General platform on this issue General platform on this issue Mark Keppel High School 18

Mark Keppel High School Governor Mitt Romney Action plan for his administration. Copy & paste from the issue sheet. Mark Keppel High School

Mark Keppel High School President Obama Action plan for his administration Mark Keppel High School

Present Findings // Choice Explain in detail who your team favors for this issue. Use “We” & include quotes, cite laws from Constitution & Supreme Court rulings. Use logical and complete sentences. Include pie chart. Type up full response Mark Keppel High School

Mark Keppel High School Tracking Polls [05 NOV 12] Swing States Electoral Votes Romney % Obama % Ohio Florida Virginia Colorado Nevada Iowa New Hampshire Wisconsin Mark Keppel High School

Mark Keppel High School Final Predictions Mark Keppel High School

Mark Keppel High School Conclusion Restate the importance of this Presidential Election with respect to World/U.S. History and your lives. Reflect on what you have learned from this assignment. Mark Keppel High School

Mark Keppel High School References List your sources based on APA. Mark Keppel High School

Mark Keppel High School Credits Mark Keppel High School

The End Thank you