Learning Targets:

I can explain the Electoral College and the process used to elect the President.
I can explain the Constitutional requirements to be the President of the United States
I can evaluate “incumbency effect” and identify the advantages an incumbent politician has over a challenger.
I can analyze the factors that determine voter turnout.
I can explain how interest groups and political parties influence policy in the American government
I can evaluate the differences in the political parties.
I can explain why the United States has a two-party system.

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