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THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE READING CHALLENGE

Your READING TASK : You are going to take an animated Road to the
White House and see what it takes to reach the highest office in the US
nation.

On the way, you will make several stops . Scroll down for some details to
help you make sense of the journey to the White House and collect the

information requested in your Note taking form . Just follow the steps !
Good luck and have a safe trip!

http://election.scholastic.com/election-central/road-to-the-white-house/

TASK N 1 : Read the information on the GREEN SIGN and complete :

18 : What does the date November 8 th refer to ? ..

What
Who does the expression next commander in chief refer to ? .
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How often does the US hold presidential elections? .

TASK N 2 : CAMPAIGNS KICKOFF Answer the comprehension questions:

How long does it take to become President ? ...

What
Name the 2 major political parties
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Where do the first election contests take place ? .

Wh How do candidates connect with voters ? Pick out 3 examples :

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How do candidates pay for their campaigns ? ..

Why is money so important in an election campaign ?

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TASK N 3 : DEBATES
Explain in your own words, the purpose (but ) of debates in an election.

Say if the statements are Right or Wrong. Justify with elements.

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Debates are show on TV . Right Wrong

Thanks to debates, American people can decide where the candidates stand on the important issues . Right Wrong

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Debates can be risky and dangerous for candidates. Right Wrong

TASK N 4 : PRIMARIES & CAUCUSES Tick , complete or answer the questions :

Where do Primaries and Caucuses take place ? .
People cast their votes in a election , while party members choose their candidate in a. .
When and where does the first Caucus take place ?
When are primaries held? - during the second half of the election year
- during the previous year to the election
- during the first half of the election year
What name is given to the day when most primaries and caucuses are organized?
What must a person do to become a presidential nominee ?
- win the general election
- win a primary election
- decide to run for president
What is the role of delegates?

TASK N 5 : CONVENTIONS Tick , complete or answer the questions :

Where is the party nominee chosen ?
- In Washington D.C
- at the party Convention
- on the campaign trail
How many conventions are there ?

When are national conventions held ?

What is the party Platform ? - the belief of a specific presidential nominee
- the general belief and policies of the party
- the place where the convention is held

TASK N 6 : THE CAMPAIGNS CONTINUE Answer the questions :

What happens from August to November ?
How do both candidates spread the message and connect with voters? Pick out 4 elements

TASK N 7 : PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES Answer the questions :

How many debates are there ?
1 2 3 4 5
Name at least 3 important issues the candidates may discuss ?
Why are debates important ?

TASK N 8 : ELECTION DAY Answer the questions :

 Where can American people cast their votes on D-Day ? Pick out 3 elements

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When was Election Day this year ?
Why is the winner often not known until the next morning ?

TASK N 9 : ITS NOT OVER YET ! Answer the questions :

The Electoral College refers to

Which statement is true ?

- a group of ordinary citizens

- a group of schools
- a group of electors or delegates

- American voters elect their president directly

- American voters have no say in the choice of a President
- American voters elect their president indirectly

When does the Electoral College meet to cast their votes for the President ?
Who officially announces the results ...
When is the winner officially inaugurated ? ...

TASK N 10 : INAUGURATION Answer the questions :

What happens on January 20 ? .....
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Where is the President elect sworn in as the next President of the United States ? ...
What is the name of the speech that the president gives on that day ? .
What is the official document mentioned ? ...
List 3 Places of Power mentioned in this part ?