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Wrapping up Parties/Elections and Test Topics. A quick look at MN’s Ballot!. Use this site: http://myballotmn.sos.state.mn.us/Default.aspx We’ll use Mayo HS for our example First we’ll look at two ballot questions: Marriage Amendment Voter ID. Use LWV Voting Guide 2012….
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A quick look at MN’s Ballot! • Use this site: http://myballotmn.sos.state.mn.us/Default.aspx • We’ll use Mayo HS for our example • First we’ll look at two ballot questions: • Marriage Amendment • Voter ID
Use LWV Voting Guide 2012… • Look at Senate and US House District 1 races. • On a half-sheet o’ paper (consider it an “exit ticket”), tell me… • Which Senate candidate has the best ideas to help young people succeed financially and to strengthen the economy • Same question for US House District 1
Test Topics • Political Parties • Definition • Types of Party systems • “Third Parties” • Functions (6) • Elections • Choosing Candidates – Caucus v. Primary • Voter Motivation • Voter Turnout • Characteristics • Ways to improve turnout • Electoral College • Defined • Reforms? Look through NOTES and READING GUIDE for info related to these topics!