Election Calendars: Local, State, and Federal Cycles

A Practical Guide to Voting and Elections

9th Grade·Social Studies·US-NY-SS

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Map the timing and cycles of federal presidential and midterm elections, New York state elections, and municipal votes.

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A Practical Guide to Voting and Elections

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-NY-SS

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Master the practical steps of voter registration, party enrollment, voting methods, and candidate research to participate actively in local, state, and federal elections.

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12.G4bNew York Social Studies Standards · 10th Grade

Allowing citizens to vote does not ensure that a system is a democracy. Open, safe, and honest elections are essential to a democratic system. Engaged and informed citizens should know the mechanics associated with voting, including when major local, state, and national elections are held, how to register to vote, who currently holds each office, who is running for office, and what the central issues are pertaining to that election.