Listening Writing - Elections 2024 explained

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k, g, t
• Leerjaar 3

US Presidential elections

Today's lesson:

• US Elections explained
• Differences with Dutch elections
• Presidential candidates
• Short writing assignment

Name one former US president.

How do the US elections work?

00:17

When do the US citizens vote?

1. Every 2 years
2. Every year
3. Every 4 years
4. Every 8 years

00:52

Every person in a state is required to vote for one candidate to get the popular vote for that state.

1. True
2. False

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.

1. True
2. False

02:31

Every state has the same amount of 'Electors'.

1. True
2. False

02:56

A president elect is the person who loses the majority.

1. True
2. False

03:22

On what day does the US have a new president?

1. 3 November
2. 20 February
3. 1 December
4. 21 January

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

What is the main difference with the Dutch election system?

Writing assignment

Choose one of the assignments below. 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.