US elections



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This lesson contains 35 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 7 videos.

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How was your holiday?
(on your desk: closed laptop)

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Updates:
Book box

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What's in the news in the US?

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What do you know about the US elections?

Slide 5 - Mind map

Who is the current US president?
A
Donald Trump
B
Barack Obama
C
Joe Biden
D
Kamala Harris

Slide 6 - Quiz

Between which big two political parties do people choose?
A
The Green Party and The Republicans
B
The Democrats and The Libertarian Party
C
The Republicans and The Democrats
D
The Green Party and The Libertarian Party

Slide 7 - Quiz

When are the US elections?
A
5 November 2024
B
5 December 2024
C
5 January 2025
D
5 Februay 2025

Slide 8 - Quiz

How long is the reign of a US president?
A
2 years
B
4 years
C
5 years
D
8 years

Slide 9 - Quiz

Who do you think is going to win the US elections?

A
The Republicans (Trump)
B
The Democrats (Harris)
C
Different party

Slide 10 - Quiz

Campaigns

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Slide 12 - Video

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Which campaign add did you like best and why?

Slide 14 - Open question

Slide 15 - Video

Slide 16 - Video

Which statement is false?
A
The candidate who wins the electoral vote, wins the presidency
B
There are two big political parties
C
The candidate who wins the popular vote, becomes president
D
In 48 states the candidate with most votes will win the whole state

Slide 17 - Quiz

Do you find the US election process fair?
A
Yes, the candidate with the most electoral votes wins
B
Yes, the candidate with the best program wins
C
No, because you can lose even when you have the most votes
D
No, because you can only win when you have lots of money to campaign

Slide 18 - Quiz

What is a swing state?

Slide 19 - Open question

7 swing states
Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

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Kamala Harris has 226 electoral votes  (another 44 to win)
Donald Trump has 219 ecletoral votes (another 51 to win)

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Assignment 1:
Look up information about both candidates and what their party stands for.
Make sure that when you read it out loud, you should give information for about 2 minutes per candidate.
No wikipedia!
Assignment 2:
Write a letter to Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. Introduce yourself and share your opinion about the US elections. Ask 2 questions. Make sure your questions are well thought of, so not too easy!

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Slide 23 - Video

Slide 24 - Video

US election 

Who are the republicans and the democrats? 

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Republicans: right/conservative, no change to gun laws, christian, focuseed on economy, against immigration, limited government.  
Democrats: left/liberal, more equality, larger government role, attention to enivornment,  tolerant to LHBTQ+

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Slide 27 - Video

Active role of the government vs limited role of the government 

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Kamala Harris has 226 electoral votes  (another 44 to win)
Donald Trump has 219 ecletoral votes (another 51 to win)

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US election 


How does the US political system differ from the Dutch system? 

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Name one difference between the two political systems.

Slide 31 - Open question

1. Becoming the leader of the party 

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2. Convincing the voter 

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3. Elections 

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4. Election results 

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