USA Elections 2020 L2.3 - Lesson 1

The US Elections 2020
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This lesson contains 14 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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The US Elections 2020
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The US Elections 2020
Take notes while watching, there will be questions afterwards.

Slide 2 - Slide

When you want to run for office , you have to meet the following requirements:
A
You have to be a natural U.S. born citizen
B
You have to be at least 45 years old.
C
You have to be at least 35 years old
D
You have to be a U.S. resident for at least 14 years

Slide 3 - Quiz

In which month will the newly, elected President be inaugurated?
A
December
B
February
C
April
D
January

Slide 4 - Quiz

How many votes does a candidate need to win the elections?
A
250
B
150
C
270
D
170

Slide 5 - Quiz

Wat weet je al over de verkiezingen 2020 in de verenigde staten?

Slide 6 - Mind map

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Slide 7 - Video

00:36
What is Donald Trump's slogan?
A
Make Amerika strong again
B
Make America great
C
Make America great again
D
Make America the first

Slide 8 - Quiz

01:03
To which party does Joe Biden belong?
A
Republicans
B
Democrats

Slide 9 - Quiz

01:50
Which animal represents the republican party?
A
An elephant
B
A donkey

Slide 10 - Quiz

02:41
What will you do during a debate?
A
You clearify your statements.
B
You give your opionion on something.
C
You tell the public, who'll become your vice president
D
You'll try to win votes

Slide 11 - Quiz

Create your own poster 
A poster about the US Elections
- Democrats, Republicans or both?
- Look up information about the elctions and the political parties
- Do you have a preference, what causes do you think are important?


Slide 12 - Slide

President Election Game
https://www.icivics.org/games/win-white-house 
  1.  You'll choose your own character
  2. You'll participate in a debate
  3. You'll choose answers that fit best with the discussion
  4. The better your answer, the bigger the chance on winning the debate.

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Jouw verkiezings poster
  • Heeft een duidelijke verkiezingsslogan. Grab our attention!

  • Heeft minimaal 5 standpunten die jij als kandidaat hebt. Be original! 

  • Heeft minimaal 5 plaatjes of tekeningen op je poster. Be creative!

  • Is helemaal in Engels. Let op je taalgebruik!

*Ook doe je goed mee tijdens de lessen. Dit hoort bij je cijfer*

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