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The Green Papers
This website provides an overview and results pertaining to the elections and day-to-day activities of major political leaders (ie. representatives, senators, presidents). A government hodge podge collection of links is provided.
Other
Real Debates????
Why are presidential/vice-presidential debates limited to just the two major parties? This site provides info on the organization running the debates and the rules that they follow.
Other
Ace: Bolivia, Reforma Electoral en America Latina
This article from ACE Project discusses how the Bolivian electoral system has evolved over time, its strengths and weaknesses.
Other
The u.s. Electoral College Calculator
Provides an overview of the electoral system and the process in which the president is elected. There is a visual calculator that lets you track election outcomes. Data for all U.S. elections is included.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Election 2000
A collection of audio and text clips of the 2000 presidential election are given at this site from PBS. Most of the clips pertain to the events from the Florida recount.
Other
Inter American Development Bank: Behind Bolivia's "Two Thirds Law"
This is a brief article about the creation of an electoral court in Bolivia in order to help insure more accurate election results.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Electoral Process
Twice a month you can play a new crossword puzzle on The New York Times Learning Network. This one is called "The Electoral Process."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: American Idol for President
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart compares the voting processes used to elect an American Idol (Popular Votes) versus an American President (Electoral and Popular Votes). Opens up discussion about the reliability and/or...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Electing a President
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps students to examine how our election process works.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Electoral College vs. Popular Vote
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson allows for students to try voting for themselves in order to explore the Electoral College voting system.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: How Voting Works
Kids learn about voting in the United States government. An important right and privilege.
Poynter Institute
Poynter Online: Presidential Debates Bibliography
An archive of transcripts of past presidential debates. The archive mostly contains transcripts of debates since 1980. However, there are a select few from previous election years.
American Bar Association
American Bar Association: How the Law Regulates Who May Vote
A lesson plan that includes a handout and various follow-up activities for middle schoolers. The instructional activity is described here and a link is provided for downloading the lesson plan and handout.
Curated OER
Npr Online: 2000 Election Results
A comprehensive review of the 2000 election is provided. Links to the presidential party candidates, the races (house, senate, governor), regional coverage, and coverage of the issues is given. Many audio clips pertaining to the...
Curated OER
Library of Congress: American Memory: Mrs. Belle Sherwin
Mrs. Belle Sherwin, president of the National League of Women Voters, casts her ballot, 1928.