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Campaigns, Elections, and the Electoral Process

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-OK-SS

10 lessons

Goal

Analyze the stages of American elections from nomination through the Electoral College, alongside the political forces, campaign finance rules, and media dynamics shaping electoral outcomes.

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  1. The Presidential Nomination System: Primaries and CaucusesUp next
  2. National Party Conventions and Party PlatformsNot started yet
  3. Components of Local, State, and National CampaignsNot started yet
  4. Campaign Funding: FEC, PACs, and Super PACsNot started yet
  5. Citizens United v. FEC and Independent ExpendituresNot started yet
  6. Measuring Public Opinion: Polling Methods and BiasNot started yet
  7. Media Influence: Agenda-Setting and Horse-Race JournalismYou are here
  8. The Electoral College: Structure and OperationNot started yet
  9. The 270 Threshold: Battleground States and Electoral StrategiesNot started yet
  10. Debating the Electoral College: Arguments for Preservation and ReformNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-okUSG.5.4Oklahoma Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Analyze factors affecting the political process and their role in government, including the role of political parties, interest groups, mass media, public opinion, and campaign funding.