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US Presidential elections
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US Presidential elections

Slide 1 - Slide

Today's lesson:
  • US Elections explained
  • Differences with Dutch elections
  • Presidential candidates
  • Short writing assignment

Slide 2 - Slide

Name one former US president.

Slide 3 - Open question

How do the US elections work?

Slide 4 - Slide

Slide 5 - Slide

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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

What is the main difference with the Dutch election system?

Slide 14 - Open question

Slide 15 - Video

Writing assignment
Write 100-150 words.

A. Who do you think should be the next president of the US? Look up some information about the candidates and use it in your assignment.

B. If you were to be the next president of the US. What would you do to improve the country? Look up some information about the US and use it in your assignment.

Slide 16 - Slide

A. Who do you think should be the next president of the US? Look up some information about the candidates and use it in your assignment.

Slide 17 - Open question

B. If you were to be the next president of the US. What would you do to improve the country? Look up some information about the US and use it in your assignment.

Slide 18 - Open question

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Slide 19 - Poll