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ENTRANCE SLIP Complete each statement below. Write in complete sentences. Which of the following creates a more stable government? A. One party system B. Two party system C. Multi-party system D. Communist system •

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BEFORE THE PRIMARIES/NATIONAL CONVENTION Self-announcement: candidates nominate themselves to run for office. Caucus : a group of like-minded people/ members of a political party meet select the candidates/delegates Petition: candidates gather a required number of signatures by qualified voters in the election district. This occurs often at the local level.

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ELECTION PROCESS: Step 1: Self-announcement: candidates nominate themselves to run for office. § Primaries and Caucuses: In these elections party members get to vote for what candidate they want to be represented by in the general election. (These are members of the same party running against each other. )

ELECTION PROCESS Step 2: National Conventions Announcement of who is “officially” running for a party in the General Election. (Occurs after primaries). During this time, each Presidential candidate chooses a running-mate (or Vice. Presidential candidate

ELECTION PROCESS Step 3: General Election§ Now that each party is represented by one candidate (republican and democrat), the general election process begins. Candidates campaign throughout the country to win the support of voters. Finally in November, the people vote for one candidate.

THE 2011 OFFICIAL JUNK FOOD CHALLENGE

THE GAME PLAN: STEP 1 § § § Ms. Wise will be dividing the class into two official political parties: the Sweet Party, and the Salty Party. Each political party will have three selection committees. In your selection committee, you will be nominating a candidate.

PICK YOUR CANDIDATE § With other members of your group, select your favorite junk or snack food as your “candidate. ” The candidate can be as general (cupcake) or as specific (Fiery Hot Cheetos) as the selection committee decides. However, the candidate must reflect the political party you belong to. (Sweet party has to pick a sweet item, salty party has to pick a salty item. )

PICK YOUR CANDIDATE § § § Prepare a 4 -5 sentence speech detailing the unique and delicious qualities of your candidate. Select an enthusiastic member of your group to be your spokesperson to deliver your speech. Create one visual aid to support your campaign. THIS PROCESS SHOULD TAKE NO LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES.

SWEET PRIMARY-STEP 2 § § § Using the secret ballot provided, vote for one candidate from the three Sweet Party candidates only. Only registered Sweet Party members may vote. You may only choose from among the three candidates – no write-ins.

SALTY PRIMARY- STEP 2 § § We will be caucusing to determine the winner of the Salty Party primary. Ms. Wise will give you instructions on how to complete this step.

NATIONAL CONVENTION § In your party, choose 5 people to come to the front of the class and announce that your party has officially nominated a candidate to run for president. They will announce the candidate and everyone CHEERS!!!!!

ELECTION TIME- STEP 3 § All members of the class will now vote via secret ballot for the official winner of the 2009 Junk Food Challenge, regardless of political party.

EXIT SLIP 1. In what phase of the electoral process do candidates: 2. Win against candidates of their own party? 3. Win their political office?