USA Elections 2020 L2.3 - Lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b
• Leerjaar 2

The US Elections 2020

Watch the video and write down notes & questions.

The US Elections 2020

Take notes while watching, there will be questions afterwards.

When you want to run for office , you have to meet the following requirements:

1. You have to be a natural U.S. born citizen
2. You have to be at least 45 years old.
3. You have to be at least 35 years old
4. You have to be a U.S. resident for at least 14 years

In which month will the newly, elected President be inaugurated?

1. December
2. February
3. April
4. January

How many votes does a candidate need to win the elections?

1. 250
2. 150
3. 270
4. 170

Wat weet je al over de verkiezingen 2020 in de verenigde staten?

00:36

What is Donald Trump's slogan?

1. Make Amerika strong again
2. Make America great
3. Make America great again
4. Make America the first

01:03

To which party does Joe Biden belong?

1. Republicans
2. Democrats

01:50

Which animal represents the republican party?

1. An elephant
2. A donkey

02:41

What will you do during a debate?

1. You clearify your statements.
2. You give your opionion on something.
3. You tell the public, who'll become your vice president
4. You'll try to win votes

Create your own poster 

A poster about the US Elections

- Democrats, Republicans or both?

- Look up information about the elctions and the political parties

- Do you have a preference, what causes do you think are important?

President Election Game

https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house 

1.  You'll choose your own character
2. You'll participate in a debate
3. You'll choose answers that fit best with the discussion
4. The better your answer, the bigger the chance on winning the debate.

Jouw verkiezings poster

• Heeft een duidelijke verkiezingsslogan. Grab our attention!

• Heeft minimaal 5 standpunten die jij als kandidaat hebt. Be original! 

• Heeft minimaal 5 plaatjes of tekeningen op je poster. Be creative!

• Is helemaal in Engels. Let op je taalgebruik!

*Ook doe je goed mee tijdens de lessen. Dit hoort bij je cijfer*