A crash course on voting and the US political system
The Electoral College, gerrymandering — and more! These talks answer your questions and simplify the confusing landscape of the US political system.
American Elections | Political Science | MIT OpenCourseWare
This course provides an overview of electoral politics in the United States, covering presidential, congressional, state, and local elections. It covers the development of American elections over time, electoral rules and institutions, the macro-structural forces shaping electoral outcomes, the key organizations ….
Election Teaching Resources | Constitution Center
Dive into learning about the electoral process, the executive branch, and the Constitution as you follow the 2024 presidential election. Our free, nonpartisan classroom resources, primary source documents, short videos, virtual events, and exhibit explorations are available to craft relevant lesson plans for students and engage learners of all ...
The General Election - PBS LearningMedia
This video helps students to make sense of the American election process by learning how citizens decide who to vote for in the election, the importance of the electoral college, and how swing states affect the outcomes of an election.
Lecture Notes | American Elections - MIT OpenCourseWare
17.263F20 American Elections, Lecture Slides 9: Fundamental Factors in General Elections. MIT OpenCourseWare is a web based publication of virtually all MIT course content. OCW is open and available to the world and is a permanent MIT activity.
12 Ways to Teach the 2024 Election With The New York Times
Aug 22, 2024 · 1. Reflect on who they are and what they believe. Teenagers will shape America’s future, so we asked them what they thought about the nation’s values. The video above, from 2020, inspired a...
Autopsy of an Election: What We Lost, What We Won, and How …
How should we make sense of this last presidential election? Is political violence increasing? Who are the winners and losers? Ahead of the presidential inauguration, Professor Francis will reflect on the lessons of the 2024 election and will point to possibilities to reimagine a more just future. Registration opens on December 12, 2024.
Elections | Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress
Elections have been a constant feature of civic life in the United States, and yet they have changed and evolved ever since the first presidential election. This presentation explores the past and present of American parties, issues, and the right to vote.
Lecture Slides | American Elections | Political Science | MIT ...
TOPICS. 1. Introduction (PDF) 2. The Logic of Electoral Democracy (PDF) 3. American Electoral Institutions (PDF - 4.6MB) 4. Development of the American Electorate (PDF)
American Democracy and the 2024 Election – UW Public Lectures
Oct 24, 2024 · What are the threats facing American democracy, and what are its sources of resilience? In this talk, Dr. Jake Grumbach will investigate trends in three areas of American democracy: the rule of law, majority rule, and political equality.