iCivics: Win the White House

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READING: 243-281 in Edwards

Unit Five Identification Terms

Today's Question: How does one win the presidency?

Learning Standards:

PRD-2.B: Explain how the Electoral College impacts democratic participation.
PRD-2.B.1: The winner-take-all allocation of votes per state (except Maine and Nebraska) under the setup of the Electoral College compared with the national popular vote for president raises questions about whether the Electoral College facilitates or impedes democracy.

Win the White House
This past week, you read about the early stages of the presidential selection process and how the Electoral College works.

Today, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills as you try to win the presidency in the Electoral College.

iCivics Win the White House: A pretty comprehensive game that takes you through the presidential race. Create an account to be able to save your progress and compete against friends.

• Follow the instructions and try to win the presidency.
• The first (nomination) stage is selecting your candidate, party, and issues. Make sure you understand the positions that your candidate is taking on the issues. It will be important to match them up on the campaign trail and take the correct stand. You will also need to understand them during your debate in the nomination stage.
• The second stage is the general election campaign. You will need to fundraise each round and then use the money for polling, media events, or campaign ads. 
• Make sure to pay attention to polling numbers and momentum. Campaign in the states that you have a chance of winning, but don't neglect the states where you have a lead.
• Good luck! There will be a prize for the student who does the best! Screen shot your final tally and tweet at me your Electoral College victory.