When a major election gets close, it’s easy to get lost in the political issues, poll numbers, and campaign ads. Of course, an election is simply the way we peacefully transfer power in our American democracy. How should this complicated process be presented to young people so that they understand the basics of our electoral process?

How can we explain the “election” ?

Students will review the overall purpose and structure of a presidential (or local) election and decide on the best way to explain those concepts.