Bellwork – Vocabulary can be Group Work – On a piece of paper write down the following terms and as we discuss them write down their meaning
- Primary Election
- Caucus
- Delegate
- Superdelegate
- Winner-Takes-All
- Early Primary/Caucus States
- Voter Turnout
- Closed Primary
- Open Primary
- Semi-Closed Primary
- Open Caucus
- Closed Caucus
- Hybrid Caucus
- Delegate Allocation
- Electability
Now each person write your name, favorite ice cream flavor and favorite animal on your page.
GC.32 Explain the role of political parties in the nomination process for presidential candidates and the importance of and difference between primaries, caucuses, and general elections. P, T
What am I learning today?
Our political parties and how they choose their candidates
Why am I learning this?
We need to know the nominating process and how we can be involved in voting for candidates
How will I know I learned this?
When you know how the political parties choose their candidates and how our elections operate
Time to hold our caucus. The Ice Cream Party.
Time to hold our primary. The Animal Party.
Time to hold our General Election – Ice Cream Party vs Animal Party.
Third Parties
Did we learn anything today? Let’s Review…
What is the primary purpose of a primary election?
In a closed primary, who is eligible to vote?
What is the main difference between a primary and a caucus?
What role do delegates play in the primary and caucus process?
Which state traditionally holds the first presidential caucus in the United States?
What is the term for the percentage of eligible voters who participate in a primary or caucus?
Our Standard
GC.32 Explain the role of political parties in the nomination process for presidential candidates and the importance of and difference between primaries, caucuses, and general elections. P, T
What am I learning today?
Our political parties and how they choose their candidates
Why am I learning this?
We need to know the nominating process and how we can be involved in voting for candidates
How will I know I learned this?
When you know how the political parties choose their candidates and how our elections operate
