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The Electoral College
Today's Assignment involves some research & writing on the topic of the Electoral College. You've heard me say that it is actually the electoral college that elects the President & Vice President. The Electoral College is not with out serious controversy. Its critics argue that it is not democratic since it is possible for a candidate to actually have more people vote for him/her & still lose the election. This is exactly what happened in the 2000 election. George W. Bush was elected even though Al Gore actually had more votes cast for him. This type of situation took place in three other elections in our history as well. You will research the Electoral College & answer in writing several important question. Using your new found knowledge, you will first collect notes on a set of questions & then write an essay using the Ceres Unified School District Rubric. You are encouraged to use the links provided, but you may also do your own searches. This project will be undertaken over two visits to the computer lab. Save your work to your student folder & use your time wisely.
This project addresses California State Standard 12.6.6 Analyze trends in voter turnout; the causes & effects of reapportionment & redistricting, with special attention to spatial districting & the rights of minorities; and the function of the Electoral College.
Learning Objective: Students wil be able to articulate in writing the function & implementation of The Electoral College & the arguments for & against its continued existence as the means by which we choose the U.S. president.
Learning Objective: Students wil be able to articulate in writing the function & implementation of The Electoral College & the arguments for & against its continued existence as the means by which we choose the U.S. president.
Notes
Do Not Plagarize
Take notes in the following format. You will turn in your notes in the end.
1) Do not take notes in complete sentences.
2) Use no more than 5 words in each note.
3) Include in your paper a bibliography that contains the sources you used
Questions
Use the links below to take notes on the following questions. Use the note taking format indicated above. These notes will be the information you use to complete the persuasive essay below. Include your notes at the end of your essay for review.
Question#1 How does the Electoral College work today? How did it work in the beginning of our nation's history?
Question #2 Has the Electoral College ever produced controversial results?
Questions #3 What are arguments against the Electoral College?
Question #4 What are arguments that are in favor of the Electoral College?
Question #5 What are some other ways that we could elect our president & vice-president? What are some alternatives to the Electoral College?c
Putting your Notes into a Final Persuasive Essay
Question #5 What are some other ways that we could elect our president & vice-president? What are some alternatives to the Electoral College?c
Putting your Notes into a Final Persuasive Essay
You will first need a thesis or main idea sentence that draws a conclusion about the Electoral College or expresses your opinion . Then use your notes for each of the question above to develop an essay. Summarize the important points concerning the pros & cons of the Electoral College. Then give your opinions regarding the Electoral College. Is it good? Is it bad ? Should it be replaced? With what should it be replaced? Summarize your evidence that supports your thesis.
Bibliography: List all of your sources. Include the web site, the author of the article if it is listed, the title of the article & the url web address.
Bibliography: List all of your sources. Include the web site, the author of the article if it is listed, the title of the article & the url web address.
Links
Problems with the Electoral College
Alternatives to the Electoral College
The Daily Californian UC Berkeley News Paper Electoral College
Alternatives to the Electoral College
The Daily Californian UC Berkeley News Paper Electoral College
Alondra Cuevas
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