1. SSCG8b: The Student will describe the nomination and election process.

2. Bell Ringer And THE WINNER IS……
Based on what you have learned in class and what you know by watching TV and other sources, how did President Obama win reelection?
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3. History of 2012 Presidential Campaign:
Videos:
History of 2012 Presidential Campaign:

4. The National Convention
Both parties hold a national convention, and at this convention, the party nominee for President is officially announced
National conventions occur on the elections in which a President is nominated (every 4 years)
Obama Speech from 2004 National Convention

5. 2012 National Conventions Democratic National Convention Charlotte, NC
Republican National Convention
Tampa, Florida

6. Getting Elected…
In order to be elected, most people first win their party’s nomination (during the primary election/caucus season)
Then, they run against candidates in the general election. They campaign before both election events
During the primary, Democrats run against Democrats, Republicans v. Republicans
During the general election, Republicans run against Democrats
Third parties can be on the general election ballot as well. Usually they do not run in a primary election

7. Super Tuesday
The Tuesday in which the greatest number of states hold their primary elections

8. What happens in Georgia?
Georgia’s Primary Election
Open Primary
A runoff can occur later in the summer
Runoff = 2nd round of a primary election where one winner is chosen to go to the general election
Georgia’s primary was held on March 6th, 2012 (Super Tuesday)

9. National Elections
National elections are held in November of every even-numbered year
The “Tuesday after the First Monday” in November
States can set other dates for State-wide elections (like Governor), but most hold their elections at the same time as the national elections

10. Becoming the President
The Electoral College officially elects the President of the United States
After the General Election occurs in November, electors cast their “official” vote
Each state receives a number of electors that is calculated by their representation in Congress
Senate seats (2) + House seats (depends on population) = total electors each state gets
In GA, its (House seats) = 16 Electoral College Votes

11. CNN Statistics and Video:
2012 Election
CNN Statistics and Video:

12. 2012 Election Night Speeches

13. Election Diagram
Directions: On a piece of construction paper, create a diagram that shows the election process for National Elections in the U.S. government
Your diagram must include:
The Primary contest step (election step)
Includes: Open primary elections, closed primary elections, and caucus meetings
National Convention
The general election step (election step)
Electoral College
Also include:
A definition of the step with a picture representing each one.
Who the candidates are running against in 2012and the winner!

14. Answer the following questions:
Closing
Answer the following questions:
Why is it important for YOU to vote?
How do you Vote?
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