1. Paths to Victory During Elections Types of Elections Michael Quinones, NBCT www.socialstudiesguy.com

2. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ APK: Activation of Prior Knowledge Write at least 2-3 sentences describing a time when… you thought about the good and/or bad qualities in another person because you were deciding whether or not to include them into your life. Question of the Day Why are there different types of elections?

3. Terms, Topics and Information Elections [Primary, General, Special and Recall] Elections [Primary, General, Special and Recall] Open/Closed primaries Open/Closed primaries Campaigning Campaigning Mass media [TV and radio ads, websites] Mass media [TV and radio ads, websites] Polling Polling Canvassing Canvassing Exit Polling Exit Polling

4. Primary Elections First election (or series of elections) for a candidate. First election (or series of elections) for a candidate. Sometimes referred to as a “family fight.” Sometimes referred to as a “family fight.” Held to decide who will represent the party. Held to decide who will represent the party. In closed primaries only registered members of that party may vote in the primary election. In closed primaries only registered members of that party may vote in the primary election. Open primaries allow independents or other registered voters to vote in them. Open primaries are rare. Open primaries allow independents or other registered voters to vote in them. Open primaries are rare.

5. General Election Final election to a political office for a candidate. Contest between the two main candidates [Democrat v. Republican]. Held to see who will represent the entire area [district, state or nation]. Held to see who will hold that office ex: president, mayor Any registered voter may participate in this election.

6. Special Election Special Election  In the event of a death or removal from office new elections are needed.  Because of a.  Because of a recall.  Terms of office will complete the prior holder’s term.  Several years ago California Governor Gray Davis was recalled by the state’s voters in a recall election.  In a special election Arnold Schwarzeneggar was elected the new governor.

7. Some tactics candidates use to win elections  Use the mass media [T.V. commercials, websites, radio ads] to reach and convince voters  Polling-Paying organizations to ask voters their opinions about what they believe and who they might vote for. Candidates make important based on this information [Before the election].  Canvassing-Candidates go “door to door” speaking to voters introducing themselves and getting to know the community.  Exit Polling-Volunteers ask people coming out of voting booths who they voted for. If the information is received early enough the candidate can run last minute ads and commercials to “blitz” the voting district with information.

8. Closure Assignment  Draw and write a 6-panel cartoon strip describing the process a candidate experiences when trying to win an election.  You may have more than 6-panels if you think you need more room.  Be sure you use information from the things you learned in the lesson: primary election, general election, special election, canvassing, polling and using media].

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