Stacey Abrams vs. Brian Kemp: Georgia's Gubernatorial Election

Georgia's gubernatorial election is one of the nation's most-watched races in 2018. In this episode of Things Explained, host Sara Hopkins introduces the two candidates, highlights commonly-used campaign strategies, and discusses why some people think this election may turn Georgia "purple."

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Stacey Abrams vs. Brian Kemp: Georgia's Gubernatorial Election

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Stacey Abrams vs. Brian Kemp: Georgia's Gubernatorial Election

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Social Studies

S8CG2.a

Explain the qualifications for members of the General Assembly and its role as the law-making body of Georgia.

SSCG8.g

Analyze the positive and negative role lobbyists play in the legislative process.

SSCG15.c

Examine campaign funding and spending and the influence of special interest groups on elections.

SSCG15.d

Explain how recent policy changes and Supreme Court rulings have impacted the campaign finance process.

SSCG15.e

Analyze the influence of media coverage, campaign advertising, and public opinion polls.

Things Explained Segments

Things Explained

Ever wonder how a giant ship can float or how buildings are demolished in the middle of a city? We do too! Things Explained tackles all kinds of questions with short, easy-to-understand videos that include demonstrations and real-world examples right here in Georgia. Targeting elementary and middle school concepts, each video is aligned to GSE standards.

Georgia's 5 Capital Cities

Math in the Winter Olympic Games

Digital Citizenship

Why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Is Important

How Do Ships Float?

How Hurricanes Impact Georgia

What's Happening to All the Bees?

What Is Federalism?

History of U.S. Voting Rights

Why Midterm Elections Are So Important

What Does a Governor Do?

How Legislative Districts Are Drawn

Are You Recycling Correctly?

Mercedes-Benz Stadium: The Most Eco-Friendly Stadium Ever

What Is a Solar Eclipse?

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Stacey Abrams vs. Brian Kemp: Georgia's Gubernatorial Election

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