ELECTING A PRESIDENT

This revised and updated resource provides a comprehensive view of the office of the President of the United States and of the election process. It discusses political parties, primary elections, and the duties of the President and highlights the lives of the Americans who have held the office from George Washington to Barack Obama. Included is a section of activities calling for higher-level thinking. Students can also create campaigns for famous Americans and write an original script, which they can perform in front of an audience. The Appendix contains useful resource material.