Oregon’s Electors Cast Their Ballots for President

Quick Write: How does the Electoral College reflect the Framers’ view of America/voters? Do you agree with this view? Why/why not? (3-4 complete sentences) Answer directly on your Unit 4 Guide

AGENDA December 10/11, 2013 Today’s topics  Presidential elections  Primary vs. General elections  Caucus vs. Ballot Box vs. Vote-By-Mail elections Administrative  Unit 2+3 Test corrections end Thurs., Dec. 19  REP passes: Remember to get them signed Homework due next class  Chapter 14: Read + Glossary terms

Learning Goals Unit 4 Guide Does the current presidential election process result in the best candidates? What is the main difference between primary and general elections in terms of who votes? How does this difference affect the topics and tone of elections? How do these election systems compare? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each system?  Caucus Elections  Ballot Box Elections  Vote By Mail Which of the above election systems is best? Why?

Primary vs. General Elections Who votes in PRIMARY elections?

2012 Republican Delegates StateDateDelegatesRomneySantorumGingrich Delegate Allocation IowaJan Non-Binding Caucus New Hampshire Jan 1012*700 Proportional Primary South Carolina Jan 2125*2023 Winner Take All Primary 1 FloridaJan 3150*5000 Winner Take All Primary NevadaFeb Proportional Caucus 1 ArizonaFeb 2829*2900 Winner Take All Primary

Primary vs. General Elections Who votes in GENERAL elections?

Primary Election Day!

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Primary Election Day!

What is a caucus? NPR: Just How Do the Iowa Caucuses Work?

Time to Caucus! Form into groups by your preferred pie: 1)Discuss / try to persuade others to join you or 2)Move to another viable group Groups with low numbers will be eliminated one at a time

Homework Before you leave  Pick up your belongings & any trash  Straighten desks Homework due next class  Chapter 14: Read + Glossary terms