Listening Speaking - Elections 2024 explained

US Presidential election day
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US Presidential election day

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Today's lesson:
  • US Elections explained
  • Arjen Lubach > Amerikaanse democratie (NL)
  • US Elections explained > video + questions
  • Presidential candidates 
  • Speaking assignment

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Name one former US president.

Slide 3 - Open vraag

How do the US elections work?

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

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Slide 5 - Video

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

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 - Quizvraag

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 - Quizvraag

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 - Quizvraag

02:31
Every state has the same amount of 'Electors'.
A
True
B
False

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

02:56
A president elect is the person who loses the majority.
A
True
B
False

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

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 - Quizvraag

Slide 13 - Video

Slide 14 - Video

13 July 2024
12 October 2024

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Speaking assignment
In pairs, discuss the subjects below:

1. What do you think of all the news surrounding the presidential candidates?
2. Who do you think should be the next president of the US? Why?
3. If you were to be the next president of the US
what would you do to improve the country?
4. If you were to be the next president of the Netherlands
what would you do to improve our country?

Slide 17 - Tekstslide