Down-Ballot Voting and the Role of Local Elections

Students will analyze the role of state and local government and the merits of candidates and ballot measures in their local elections.

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Grades

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

Voting, Elections, Politics, State/Local Government

Issues

Environment, Taxes

Resource Types

Lesson Plans, Media, Video

Teaching Strategies

Whole Class Discussion, Small Group Deliberation, Individual Work

Constitution Articles

10th Amendment, Bill of Rights