1. 4.4 & 4.5
4.4 & 4.5- Identify the processes of the American electoral system and the Electoral College.
By: Carter Greene

2. Kickoff:
KO Question:
Should voting be a DUTY instead of a RESPONSIBILITY? Why or why not? Answer in one strong paragraph (6-8 sentences) with support to defend your answer.
Also vote in the pole on Google Classroom
Roll Call: If you had a time machine, what year would you go back to?

3. Announcements: TODAY- Drop Dead date for all late work 10/26- Midterms
1st and 3rd block
10/29- Midterms
2nd and 4th block
10/30- Make up midterms
10/31- No school

4. Electoral College Article & Polling location
Read the Article “Electoral College 101” on Google Classroom and answer the attached questions
When you finish, go to the Google Classroom announcement and go to the link provided to find your personal polling place and voters ballot
Leave this tab open… YOU WILL NEED IT LATER IN CLASS!!!
Work on Blueprint or Political Party Brains once done with both

7. 50/50:
Group 1- At the front with me, finishing the notes from yesterday
All you need is something to take notes on
Group 2- In the hall writing a letter to your parents, reminding them to vote
Need Chromebook, envelope, writing utensil, and blank sheet of paper
DO NOT SEAL ENVELOPE WHEN DONE

8. Letter to Your Parents Must include:
Properly addressed envelope (minus the stamp)
Proper salutation
3 body paragraphs
1- Why it’s important for them to vote and where their polling place is
2- Pick any race and explain to your parents who you would vote for and why
3- Pick a proposed NC Amendment and explain to your parents how you would vote
A proper closing (Sincerely/Love, etc)
Your signature (in cursive)

9. 4.4 & 4.5
4.4 & 4.5- Identify the processes of the American electoral system and the Electoral College.
By: Carter Greene

10. Election process steps (recap):
Primaries/Caucuses
National Party Conventions
General Election

11. Step 3: General Election
Election Process:
Step 1: Voter registration
Step 2: Go to polling place
Precinct- district in which you are able to vote based off your address
Polling place- specific place you vote
Step 3: Check in

12. Election Process (continued)
Step 4: Cast your vote
Split ticket- vote for each position individually and will have a mix of Democrats/Republicans/ Independents
Straight ticket- select the party you want to vote for and automatically fills out ballot for all the party selections

13. Step 4: Electoral College
Is the President elected only by the people?
NO!!!
Final decision is made by the Electoral College
Must win 270 of 538 electoral votes to win
What if no one wins?

14. Understanding the Electoral College

15. Step 5: Inauguration! January 20th Which Amendment?
President is officially sworn in

16. Speech, Speech, Speech, Speech!

18. Closure:
Question:
Should the Electoral College be abolished and replaced with an election based off of the popular vote? Why or why not? Write a strong paragraph supporting your answer.