The Electoral college
We've all heard about the 2012 election. On Tuesday November 6th, Americans voted for Barack Obama to stay in office and serve another term. But how does our voting system work? Who gets to run for president, and who can vote? In this webquest we will explore the process that makes our country a successful democracy.
Goals:
1. Discover the similarities and differences between our two political parties. Do you think you fit into either description?
2. Research the two 2012 presidential candidates - learn about their different political views
3. Find out how our voting system works. What is an Electoral College, and why is it important that we all vote?
Goals:
1. Discover the similarities and differences between our two political parties. Do you think you fit into either description?
2. Research the two 2012 presidential candidates - learn about their different political views
3. Find out how our voting system works. What is an Electoral College, and why is it important that we all vote?