US Elections 2008 Web Activity

Go to Smartvoter.org and under “find my ballot” on the right, enter the Oceanside zip code: 92056

Under the “Directory of Contests,” click on the link for “President.”

• How many people are running for President?
• What are the different political parties they represent?
• Are these parties similar or different from the parties in your home country?

How do Obama and McCain differ on the following issues? You can go to the official Obama and McCain websites to get information.

• The economy
• Iraq/Foreign Policy
• Education
• Choose an issue you are interested in.

Questions about the US “Electoral College.” Us this link first to answer them.

• What is the US Electoral College and why was it established?
• How many votes do states get?
• How are electors selected?
• Why do some people criticize the Electoral College?

Define these key voting terms and describe how each one relates to US Elections.

• Balanced Budget
• Constituency
• G.O.P.
• Nominee
• Non-partisan
• Partisan
• Unbiased
• Rhetoric

Define the following US Political Slang:

• Vampire State
• Twinkie
• Panda-hugger
• Boy scout
• Anxious Class
• Mudslinging