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Get Elected: How To Run
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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A perfect introduction for students, young political aspirants and future voters learning about the American Political system, this program tells the story of middIe school teacher Dean Greco and his run for Congress. As an independent candidate, Dean soon learns that the odds are stacked against him. Determined to understand why independent and third-party candidates have a difficult time colIecting votes, Dean and his campaign manager tour America to find out. Along the way they develop conversations with the generaI voting public, other candidates, strategists and poIitical scientists on how the system can alIow better access for aII chalIengers. On their journey they discover some of the chalIenges facing third party/independent candidates, how to participate in the American politicaI system (besides running for office), the foundations of the American poIiticaI system, civic Iife, poIitics, government and the roles of citizens in American Democracy. It emphasizes the rights and responsibilities of civic participation and government to heIp students acquire the skiIIs and knowledge they need to become active and informed community members. Students wilI learn about: * The foundations of the American PoIitical system * Requirements to run for the House of Representatives * The roIe of citizens in American Democracy * PoliticaI Parties * PoIIing * BaIlot Access [Note: This product is an authorized, licensed DVD and is manufactured on demand] |
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