The American Elections

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Welcome to your first Cambridge Lesson!

With Ms Frijns

Contents

• Revision of last lesson
• US Elections

The US Elections

Contents

What are politics to you?

American political system

Why do US Politics matter (to us)?

Political status of the US right now

How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

(Think about your hobbies, interests, culture/ ethnic background, values, morals etc.)

Are you aware of your political outlook?

No, not at all. I don't care about politics.

I like to be up to date about politics/ the news.

I have very clear values and am aware of the importance of my rights.

I am not informed, but would like to know more.

Politics just don't play a big role in my household/ day-to-day life.

www.nytimes.com

US Politics: How does it work?

Electoral college vs Popular vote

What are important social issues
in the US right now?

Important Social Issues

Abortion politics: The overturning of Roe v. Wade

Police brutality: Defund the police

Israel and Gaza: Support and two-state solutions

Climate: Renewable Energy vs Fossil Fuels

Health Care: Affordable Care Act

Economy: China and taxes

LGBTQIA+: Transgender rights and Discrimination laws

Activity

• Use the links on Itslearning. 
• You can work on your own or in pairs. 
• You will get a card with either Harris or Trump on it. 
• Now, distribute the social issues among each other. 
• Answer the question: "If Harris/ Trump would become president, how would they handle this issue?"