Too Many Candidates vs. Too Few

Explore the role of third-party candidates and how the American political system makes it very difficult for anyone outside the Republican or Democratic Party to win the White House. Registration is required to view this resource.

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Grades

8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

Voting, Elections, Politics

Resource Types

Lesson Plans, Research (Digests of Primary Sources)

Teaching Strategies

Small Group, Small Group Discussion, Small Group Deliberation, Debate, Case Study, Current Event, Whole Class, Whole Class Discussion, Whole Class Deliberation

Civic Days

Election Day

Tags

election, political parties, candidates