Election 2010
Activities – Pre-Test
1) On what date is the 2010 General Election? ___________________________________________
2) During what hours are the polls open? _______________________________________________
3) What are two requirements in order to be eligible to vote? ______________________________
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4) What are the two main political parties in the
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5) Who do you contact to find out your polling place? ____________________________________
6) Voters will elect candidates for what local offices in the 2010 General Election? List 3 at the county or township level.
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7. Who are the candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives for District 9?
Republican - _______________________________________________________________________
Democrat - ________________________________________________________________________
Libertarian - _______________________________________________________________________
8. Who are the candidates running for the U.S. Senate?
Republican - _______________________________________________________________________
Democrat - ________________________________________________________________________
Libertarian - _______________________________________________________________________
9. What is the difference between a primary and general election? ____________________________
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10. If you know you are going to be absent from your county on Election Day, are 65 years of age, or are a voter with disabilities, you can vote by what type of ballot? ______________________________
11. How many
12. Where is the national capital? _____________________ the
state capital? ____________________
Election 2010 Activities –
Scavenger Hunt
http://www.indianavoters.com/PublicSite/Public/PublicPollingPlace.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
1) Where is your polling place?
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http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html
2) What does the U.S. Constitution state are the qualifications for being a United States Senator?
a) ___________________________________________________________________________
b) ___________________________________________________________________________
c) ___________________________________________________________________________
Who are the candidates? (R)__________________________& D)____________________________
(L) _________________________________________
http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html
3) What does the U.S. Constitution state are the qualifications for a United States Representative?
a) ___________________________________________________________________________
b) ___________________________________________________________________________
c) ___________________________________________________________________________
Who are the candidates? (R)__________________________& (D)____________________________
(L) _________________________________________
http://www.in.gov/core/general_facts.html
4) What are the three branches of government in
5) Who heads the executive branch of government in
http://www.in.gov/sos/2362.htm
6) What are the duties of the Indiana Secretary of State? _________________________________
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Who are the candidates? (R)__________________________& (D)_____________________________
(L) _________________________________________
http://www.in.gov/auditor/2343.htm
7) What are the duties of the Auditor of Indiana? ___________________________________________
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Who are the candidates? (R)__________________________& (D)_____________________________
http://www.in.gov/tos/2346.htm
8) What are the duties of the Treasurer of Indiana? _________________________________________
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Who are the candidates? (R)__________________________& (D)_____________________________
http://www.in.gov/core/democracy.html
9) What is another name for
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10) How many Senators are there in the Indiana General Assembly? ___________________________
Who are the District 43 candidates? (R)________________________
11) How many State Representative serve in the Indiana General Assembly? ____________________
Who are the District 69 candidates? (R)________________________& (D)______________________
12) What is the term of office for an Indiana State Senator? ________ for a Representative? ________
http://www.state.in.us/legislative/ic/code/title36/ar2/ch13.html
13) What are two duties of a
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Who are the two candidates running for Sheriff in
(R)___________________________________& (D) _______________________________________
http://www.in.gov/judiciary/about/07-players.html
14) Who does the Prosecuting Attorney represent in a criminal trial?
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Who is the only candidate running for Prosecuting Attorney
in
(D) _______________________________________
Election 2010 Activities –Time to
Vote!
You are going to vote in one of the largest mock elections for students, but first you must research the candidates!
- Republican Todd Young - http://www.toddyoungforcongress.com
What issues does Young believe are the most important for the country? What is his position on at least three of these issues? Read ALL and summarize 3.
Issue Position
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2.___________________________________________________________________________
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3.___________________________________________________________________________
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- Democrat Baron Hill - http://hoosiersforhill.com/index.asp
What issues does Baron Hill
believe are the most important for the country? What are his positions on three
of these issues? Try to determine how Hill differs from Young on the issues. Read ALL and summarize 3.
Issue Position
1.___________________________________________________________________________
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2.___________________________________________________________________________
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3.___________________________________________________________________________
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- Libertarian Greg Knott - http://nobullcongress.com/
What issues does Greg Knott
believe are the most important for the country? What is his position on each? Read ALL and summarize 3.
Issue Position
1.___________________________________________________________________________
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2.___________________________________________________________________________
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3.___________________________________________________________________________
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United States Senator
- Republican Dan Coats - http://www.coatsforindiana.com/home/
What issues does Dan Coats believe
are the most important for the country? What is his position on three of these
issues? Read ALL and summarize 3.
Issue Position
1.___________________________________________________________________________
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2.___________________________________________________________________________
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3.___________________________________________________________________________
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- Democrat Brad Ellsworth - http://www.ellsworthforindiana2010.com/home
What issues does Brad Ellsworth
believe are the most important for the country? What is his position on three? Read ALL and summarize 3.
Issue Position
1.___________________________________________________________________________
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Democrat Brad Ellsworth
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2.___________________________________________________________________________
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3.___________________________________________________________________________
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What are three requirements for voting in
1.
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2.
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3.
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Go Vote! – www.youthleadership.net
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