Electing Our President

Every four years, the U.S. voting population engages in an activity that is fundamental to democracy: the election of our nation's president. Electing Our President is a resource that combines clear background information with a variety of activities and research topics to help students gain an understanding of the American political process. Electing Our President includes the following concepts:

• Explores the U.S. government and the role the Constitution plays in our democratic process.
• Investigates who can be president and the nomination process.
• Defines campaign activities such as political platforms, slogans, and fund-raisers.
• Explains and compares the popular and electoral votes.

• Culminates with the inauguration activities, the White House, and a review of past presidents.

Electing Our President provides a fun, engaging way for students to learn the fundamentals of a presidential election as they prepare for their future role as informed American voters.