The Electoral College

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create a lesson over the electoral college for 6th graders

This resource provides an overview of the Electoral College system utilized in the United States for electing the President and Vice President. The document outlines how electors are allocated based on each state's congressional representation and explains the winner-take-all system used by most states. It details the importance of the popular vote and how it correlates with electoral votes, including the requirement for a candidate to secure at least 270 of the 538 available votes to win the presidency. Key vocabulary terms related to the Electoral College are defined to enhance understanding of this electoral mechanism. Students are guided through a learning objective of explaining the system and are presented with comprehension questions to check their understanding of the material.

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Build Background Knowledge

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