Now revised and updated, Vote now runs through the 2004 presidential election, including the implications of the 2000 election and the new census that changed the electoral votes. Give students a look at the various elements that go into electing a president of the United States, as well as what has happened in the past. The history of political parties, caucuses, conventions and primaries, the electoral college, presidential qualifications, the 2000 election and other aspects of voting are covered in detail with informative reading selections, review questions and a mock presidential election activity. 48 reproducible pages, softcover with answer key. Grades 4-8. |
