Running for Office – The Politics of Elections
Table of Contents
(Three simulations)

 I Running for President    
 

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Teacher’s Guide
Student Instructions
Forms (See list of forms below)
 II  Running for Congress
 

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B
C

Teacher’s Guide
Student Instructions
Forms (See list of forms below)
 III  Running for Office (Nonpartisan race)
 

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C

Teacher’s Guide
Student Instructions
Forms (See list of forms below)
Forms  
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Timeline – Activities Calendar
Class Political Survey
Individual Political Survey
Campaign Setup Form
Consultant Report Form
Campaign Finance Report Forms
Pledge Cards
TV Debate Format
Voter Registration Lists – Primary and General Election
Ballot formats
Electoral College Vote Tally Sheet*
 IV Maps/Charts/Drawings*
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Regions Maps
Electoral College Region Charts (2000 Census)
Chart – Democrats and Republicans by State (110th Congress: 2007-2008)
Drawing – Road to the White House
 V Assessment Tools  
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Teacher Assessment – Grade Sheet
Grading Rubric
Peer Assessment
Self Assessment
Activity Evaluation Form
    * For Presidential simulations only.