-Election 2020-

Hey Folks! Because of the election next week, we will be pivoting away from Economics to discuss the Presidential election and the electoral college. We will be analyzing some primary source documents and looking at the politics of the electoral college and state election strategies.

Here’s what you need to know:

Classes: Monday/Wednesday, 10:00 – 10:45 AM

Zoom ID: 723 9635 0716

*as always, please see Teams for the password.

Weekly Objectives

After completing this lesson, students will understand how the Electoral College system was established and how it functions in determining who will be the president and vice president of the United States. The students will demonstrate their understanding by answering a series of questions and writing a short essay arguing to either keep the existing Electoral College or adopt a popular vote system. Students will demonstrate this knowledge by answering questions that seek to measure their conceptual understanding of the topic as well as engaging them in thoughtful discussions. Students are required to express themselves in writing. Students are asked to not only explain, but make fact-based arguments based on textual evidence.

New Assignments Due 11/2

1. Popular V. President Handout
2. Electoral College: Addressing the Issues Through Primary Sources
3. The Best Way to Elect the President of the United States Essay

Late Assignments Due 11/2

1. Topic 7.1 Competition and Market Structures
2. Topic 7.2 Market Failures
3. Topic 7.3 The Role of Government