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Episode 9: Race to 270!

Bill explains the difference between the popular and the electoral vote, how the number of electoral votes is determined per state, and the importance of swing states. Students will also be able to identify key states with large numbers of electoral votes and explain why candidates focus on some states more than others.

Episode 9: Race to 270!

From On The Campaign Trail, On The Campaign Trail 2016
Episode 9: Race to 270!

Bill explains the difference between the popular and the electoral vote, how the number of electoral votes is determined per state, and the importance of swing states. Students will also be able to identify key states with large numbers of electoral votes and explain why candidates focus on some states more than others.

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On The Campaign Trail Segments

On The Campaign Trail 2016

On the Campaign Trail is a political web series for Georgia teachers and students hosted by Bill Nigut.

What is a debate? Bill Nigut explains the importance of debates in the political process

Episode 1: That's Debatable

Bill discusses the topic of democracy and how it compares to different kinds of government

Episode 2: My Government, My Vote, My Voice

Find out if you qualify to run for President in this episode of On the Campaign Trail

Episode 3: Do You Qualify?

Learn about the seven roles of our President and the responsibilities attached to each one

Episode 4: Role Call: The Seven Roles of the President

Bill Nigut underscores the purpose of primaries and caucuses, GA's Open Primary and more!

Episode 5: Narrowing the Field

This episode provides a breakdown of political parties, party differences, and more!

Episode 6: Party Over Here, Party Over There!

In this episode, Bill explains the role the media plays during elections!

Episode 7: Lights, Camera, Action!

Students will learn about party conventions, and the definition of a party platform.

Episode 8: Conventions & Candidates

Learn the difference between the popular and the electoral vote, and about swing states!

Episode 9: Race to 270!

Learn about the inauguration and the transition of power from one president to another!

Episode 10: The 45th President

Bill Nigut updates students on how the campaign is unfolding in a Mini-Episode.

Mini-Episode: Campaign Update

Update students about what’s going on in the 2016 presidential election!

Mini-Episode: Campaign Update 2