The American government is referred to as a "republic." A republic is a democratic government where citizens elect public servants or representatives to run the government for the people. These representatives may be Senators, Representatives in the House, Governors, Mayors, Councilmembers, or the President. But, they all have one thing in common--they are elected. That's what this project is all about--getting votes!

Getting Started

Look at Day One to figure out what you're doing when you're just getting started.

Day Two | Day Three | Day Four | Debate Day | Research the issues

Overview

1. You'll be on an election team.
2. Your candidate is running for president.
3. Your goal: formulate a complete election package and get your candidate elected.
4. Team members - you'll have either 5 or 6 on your team (see links at left for details)

• Campaign Manager - this person is the boss; he/she needs to work well with peers
• Candidate - this person needs a good personality and ability to speak well in front of others
• Advisor - this person needs to be sharp and calculating; can be the silent, in-the-background type
• Researcher - this person needs to research issues and come up with possible positions on issues
• Art coordinator - this person needs to be good artistically, able to design visually striking posters, and able to come up with catchy slogans
• First Assistant - this person needs to be a git-r-done type, willing to do the "dirty work"

Tasks

1. Platform - You'll write a "platform" for your candidate (this is a pamphlet stating where your candidate stands on the issues)
2. Commercials - Make two 30 second commercials for your candidate (different types of ads); see TV ads.
3. Debate - Participate in a debate
4. Speech - Give a short speech at the debate

Evaluation