Listening Speaking - Elections 2024 explained

US Presidential elections
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US Presidential elections

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Today's lesson:
  • US Elections explained
  • Presidential candidates
  • Speaking assignment

Slide 2 - Slide

Name one former US president.

Slide 3 - Open question

How do the US elections work?

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Slide 6 - Video

00:17
When do the US citizens vote?
A
Every 2 years
B
Every year
C
Every 4 years
D
Every 8 years

Slide 7 - Quiz

00:52
Every person in a state is required to vote for one candidate to get the popular vote for that state.
A
True
B
False

Slide 8 - Quiz

01:57
A state with more people living in it has more influence in the election than a state with a small amount of people.
A
True
B
False

Slide 9 - Quiz

02:31
Every state has the same amount of 'Electors'.
A
True
B
False

Slide 10 - Quiz

02:56
A president elect is the person who loses the majority.
A
True
B
False

Slide 11 - Quiz

03:22
On what day does the US have a new president?
A
3 November
B
20 February
C
1 December
D
21 January

Slide 12 - Quiz

How can a candidate win more states, but still lose the election?

Slide 13 - Open question

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Slide 15 - Video

13 July 2024
12 October 2024

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Speaking assignment
In pairs, discuss the subjects below:

1. What do you think of all the news surrounding the presidential candidates?
2. Who do you think should be the next president of the US? Why?
3. If you were to be the next president of the US, what would you do to improve the country?
4. If you were to be the next president of the Netherlands, what would you do to improve our country?

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