Elections and Political Representation

Understand elections and representation.

General curriculum — a grade-specific version for Grade 3 is in development.

Why we vote

Describe the purpose of elections.

Types of elections

Describe types of elections.

Political parties

Describe political parties.

Campaigns

Describe election campaigns.

Voting rights

Describe the history of voting rights.

The Electoral College

Describe the Electoral College.

Representation

Describe how people are represented.

Becoming a candidate

Describe running for office.

Informed voting

Describe making informed choices.

Elections review

Apply elections concepts.