4. The Electoral System

Read and answer the questions from this GED practice book exercise:

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3. What is the electoral college?

Directions: With a partner (if possible), read the attached document and come up with at least three questions:

  1. A question to increase your own (or someone else’s) understanding of the reading
  2. A question about the history of the electoral college – which could be researched
  3. A question about a fact found in the reading – like you might see on a test
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2. GED Sample reading and questions

Directions: This assignment is from the Kaplan GED practice book. Read the first document and use it to answer the questions on the second document.

Historic Basis for U.S. System – 1aDownload
Historic Basis for U.S. System – 1bDownload

1. Have you responded to the Census?

The deadline for responding to the census has been shortened, and is now September 30, 2020 – the end of this month.

  1. Check out this website and take the quiz.
  2. Spread the word – the deadline is less than two weeks away.
  3. Come to class ready to answer these questions: What is the census? Why is it so important? What are some of the rumors about it that may be keeping people from responding?
NOTE: Answer keys for Civics and Government materials are available here.