Campaign Finance Simulation

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Campaign Finance Simulation

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In this lesson, students explore the process that takes place between a constituency and a candidate for public office. They will role play politicians and special interest groups in a simulation of how the two groups interact with one another, learning about how their relationship shapes the contours of campaign finance.

Education Levels:

9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Economics, Civics, United States Government

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Fee Status:

Free

Online provider:

PBS

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Keywords:

Constituency, Politics, Legislative bills, Elections, Political campaigns, Candidates, Public service, Voters, Public office, Campaign finance

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers

Publisher:

PBS

Is Part Of:

http://www.pbs.org/elections/kids/lessons

Language:

English

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Civics, Financial, Economic and Business Literacy, Economics, Government

Learning Outcomes:

Conforms To

Academic Standards for Civics and Government (2003)

Academic Standards for Civics and Government

5.2. Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Analyze how participation in civic and political life leads to the attainment of individual and public goals.

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