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Climate change. Assault weapons ban. Death penalty. And the list goes on. So many issues are part of a US presidential election that it can be hard to determine a candidate's position on a particular topic and whether their position has changed over time. To better understand this complex process, class members research a candidate's position history on one issue and share their findings.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have researchers create a color-coded timeline that shows the candidate's position on an issue and whether it has changed over time
Classroom Considerations
- Requires extra prep time to prepare a list of suggested topics and resources
Pros
- The assignment encourages scholars to think critically about the importance of an issue-based vote
Cons
- None