100 days: America in a time of Trump Image copyright Chris Kindred Presidential elections are always something of a national Rorschach test. The reaction to candidates, like the perception of inkblots, helps to divulge the nation's character, underlying disorders and emotional condition. Donald Trump's unexpected victory showed that America had a split personality. It also revealed that, among his 62 million supporters, rage and fear were over-riding emotions. The first 100 days of an administration, though in many ways a bogus measure, can also be diagnostic. Also they are indicative of the health of US democracy: the functioning of its institutions, executive, legislative and judicial; the workability of the US constitution and the dispersion of political, economic and cultural power. Inauguration day was a celebration for some, a convulsion for others. The Character of the Presidency The vocabulary of President Trump, if not all his policies, is much the same as that of candidate Trump. Image copyright Getty Images
How America Elects: Who Can Run For President? Accessibility links Follow Us Languages How America Elects: Who Can Run For President? PreviousNext Breaking News How America Elects: Who Can Run For President? January 23, 2016 Embed How America Elects: Who Can Run For President? The code has been copied to your clipboard. The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available Direct link Every four years, the citizens of the U.S. elect a president. See TV Programs See Radio Programs Back to top Featured Lesson Idea: Road to the White House Overview Using C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 website, students will explore the Election Process in the United States. They will examine the role of early campaigning, caucuses and primaries, the conventions, the debates, Election Day, continuing through to Inauguration Day. Then, students will evaluate the United States’ election process to determine whether they believe our system is appropriate in choosing the president or whether they think it should be altered. Objective Students will understand the process of electing the President of the United States Students will examine the role of each aspect of the election process Students will evaluate the effectiveness of the election process Materials Computer(s) with internet connection Projector of SmartBoard to stream video C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Interactive Website Election Process Handout (Either can be used depending on teacher preference) a) General Note Taking Handout (.PDF) b) Specific Questions Handout (.PDF) Vocabulary Procedure
Identifying the 2020 Battleground States - Electoral Vote Map When we forecast the 2020 electoral map based on the 2018 midterm election results, it becomes very clear that President Trump must wage a two-front war to win re-election in a new set of 2020 battleground states: He must defend the Rust Belt states that sealed his victory in 2016, also defend against clear Republican erosion in the Sunbelt. As former Clinton political director Doug Sosnik told Axios just after the 2018 elections: “Changing demographics and Trump have blown up the electoral map that has dominated American politics since 1992.” Looking Ahead to the 2020 Election Sosnik projects that there could be more tossup states in the South and Southwest than in the Midwest — with almost twice the number of electoral votes at stake. He notes that the midterm elections also showed “that without Hillary atop the ticket, Midwest states like Wisconsin are tough for Trump, and Southern states with rising Hispanic populations are slowly growing more Democratic.” The 2020 Battleground States
How America Elects: U.S. Political Parties Accessibility links Follow Us Languages How America Elects: U.S. Political Parties PreviousNext Breaking News How America Elects: U.S. March 25, 2016 Embed How America Elects: U.S. The code has been copied to your clipboard. The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available Direct link See TV Programs See Radio Programs Back to top
2020 Presidential Election Interactive Map - Electoral Vote Map US Presidential Election, 7-B1 | WebEnglish.se This theme page presents lesson plans and materials to learn about the US presidential election of 2020 in years 6-9 and above (A2-B1) of the Swedish Compulsory School. Related pages: U.S. Government, The USA Now, The Presidential Inauguration 2021 Last edited Jan 6th, 2021 Post Election Day Follow the Race Background Warm-up Vocabulary Lesson Plans Reading Audiobook Listening Viewing Primaries Electoral College Presidential Elections Exit Polls US President Quizz Interactive This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.Election GlossaryRoad to the White House 2016
Election 2016: Lesson Plans and Digital Resources for Educators This election has been unlike any in modern history. According to a survey of educators by Teaching Tolerance, the campaign’s contentious tone has spilled over into classrooms. Presidential elections are exciting for students and provide an opportunity to discuss and debate a range of issues in the classroom. But this year, that excitement is more likely to turn into conflict. Setting ground rules and promoting civility in debates can help students avoid conflicts and encourage fruitful debates. Once you've covered these basics, students will be better equipped to explore, discuss, and debate the issues. Election 2016: Lesson Plans, Resources, and Primary Sources Election Central From PBS LearningMedia: This collection features a little bit of everything: election news, history, and ideas for facilitating classroom debates. C-SPAN Road to the White House: If you're looking for video clips of the candidates, this is your source. Additional Election and Political Classroom Resources
Trump’s RNC 2020 opening speech got things off to a dark start President Donald Trump opened the 2020 Republican National Convention on a very dark note, delivering a rally-style speech in Charlotte, North Carolina, that began with him teasing the idea of serving more than two terms and ended with him warning that Democrats intend to steal the election. “If you really want to drive them crazy, you say ‘12 more years,’” Trump began, as the audience chanted “12 more years!” back at him. “Because we caught them doing some really bad things in 2016. Let’s see what happens.” Trump returned to the theme of a stolen election at the end. “Be very, very careful,” he concluded. "Be very, very careful ... don't let them take it away from you" -- Trump ends his 2020 RNC rally speech in North Carolina on an ominous note pic.twitter.com/xYoCdtD9Xi— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 24, 2020 Trump vowed Sunday night on Fox News that the RNC would be “very uplifting and positive,” yet the speech he delivered on Monday suggested it will be anything but. “12 more years!”
Election Lesson Plans & Resources: Democracy in Action 2024 Election Teaching Resources In the heart of our democracy lies the election process, a vital mechanism that shapes our nation and serves as a powerful educational tool for our students. As we gear up for the 2024 elections, educators have a unique opportunity to bring this process to life, delving into current events, voter issues, and the intricate workings of our electoral system. This collection of K-12 teaching resources has been carefully curated to guide educators in exploring the election process, providing a comprehensive toolkit to engage students in meaningful civic learning. Current Events and Voter Issues in 2024: Given the dynamic nature of our political landscape, it is imperative that students are informed about the latest developments and understand their implications for their lives. Youth Engagement: It is no secret that young people have the power to shape the future of our nation, yet they are often underrepresented in the electoral process.
Why I walked away from Democrats to support President Trump (opinion) A Black man who grew up in the Deep South had that amazing honor -- think about that. My parents had very limited education, but they instilled an indelible value system in me that laid the foundation for me to be successful. They emphasized the importance of working hard, treating others with respect, and always having faith in Almighty God. I'm sure many watching on Monday night were puzzled about my participation in the Republican National Convention for President Donald J. My fellow Black Americans are expected to fit a certain mold and think a certain way. The purpose of my speech was to serve as a culture shock, helping others break free of the groupthink-shackles placed on us by White liberals. After watching the 2016 presidential campaign efforts, President Trump seemed to me to be one of the only Republican candidates to recognize that. Trump uttered those famous words to tens of millions of Black Americans across our land, "what the hell do you have to lose?"
Election Day is held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Grades 3 – 5 | Lesson Plan | Unit Voting! What's It All About? Students explore a variety of sources for information about voting. Grades 4 – 5 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson Vote for Me! This lesson encourages students in grades 4 and 5 to think critically and write persuasively by focusing on preparing, presenting, and evaluating mock campaign speeches. Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson Propaganda Techniques in Literature and Online Political Ads Students analyze propaganda techniques used in pieces of literature and political advertisements. Analyzing the Stylistic Choices of Political Cartoonists Students explore and analyze the techniques that political (or editorial) cartoonists use and draw conclusions about why the cartoonists choose those techniques to communicate their messages. Grades 6 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson Vote for Me!
Rhetorical Analysis Of Michelle Obama Speech - 822 Words Michelle Obama uses the language of her speech to help her get her message across. Obama does it by carefully selecting her words and speaking in a chatty tone with many interjections. She also makes effective use of forms of appeal and rhetorical devices.