This document is a lesson on primaries and caucuses that is presented over 35 slides. It includes information about the general process of the presidential election, a timeline activity, an election calendar, videos explaining how primaries and caucuses work, quizzes comparing primaries and caucuses, and open-ended discussion questions about advantages of each and a state's primary process. Students are asked to create a Venn diagram to contrast primaries and caucuses. The lesson provides information to help students understand the differences between primaries and caucuses and how the presidential nomination process unfolds.

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4. Pizza Party!!!
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7. https://www.youtube.com/embed/2eXCG-hlaqI
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8. Draw It
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9. Create a timeline to represent the general process of the presidential election.
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11. https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/calendar-2020/
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12. Election Calendar
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15. https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/student-resources/think-the-vote/primaries-and-caucuses/
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16. Quiz
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17. Which method is organized by the state government?
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Caucus
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18. Which method is organized by the political parties themselves?
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Caucus
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19. Which method is a “meeting of neighbors”?
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Caucus
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20. In which method do voters cast a secret ballot for the candidate of their
choosing?
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Caucus
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21. In which method do citizens come together to discuss who they think will be
the best candidate?
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Caucus
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22. Which method is similar to a general election?
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Caucus
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24. https://www.businessinsider.com/primaries-caucuses-differences-between-which-states-2019-3
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26. How The Iowa Democratic Caucus Works, Featuring Legos
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27. Open Ended Question
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28. Based on the article and video respond to the following questions. Why
might state parties value a caucus over a primary? What about a primary
over a caucus? Which do you prefer?
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30. https://www.cnn.com/election/2020/primaries-and-caucuses
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31. Open Ended Question
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32. What did you learn about the election process in Maryland? Consider the
election calendar, the type of event, and the results when responding.
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34. Draw It
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35. Use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast primaries and caucuses.
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