Primary Election Day!
AGENDA February 4/5, 2013 Today’s topics Primary Election Day! Caucus vs. Ballot elections U.S. Constitutional Analysis — Article II Administrative Stamps: U.S. Constitutional Analysis — Article II King Corn shopping assignment Homework Read Chapter 13, sections 3-5 (pgs ) Bring Textbook + Portfolio to class every day
Learning Goals Unit 5 Guide Understand the presidential selection process Identify the Constitutional and statutory basis for presidential elections Explain, evaluate and critique the current system of presidential elections and presidential succession
STAMPS Reminder: STAMPS only for work completed on time
Primary Election Day!
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Primary Election Day!
What is a caucus? NPR: Ken Rudin's Guide to the Iowa Caucuses NPR: Just How Do the Iowa Caucuses Work?
Time to Caucus! Form into groups by your preferred pie: 1)Discuss / try to persuade others to join you or 2)Move to another viable group Groups with low numbers will be eliminated one at a time
Analysis of the U.S. Constitution Article II
Homework Before you leave Pick up your belongings Straighten up the tables and chairs Homework Read Chapter 13, sections 3-5 (pgs ) Bring Textbook + Portfolio to class every day