Elections & Voting
Explore the campaign trail, the Electoral College, and voting.
The Election Process & Voting Rights
A key element in civic participation is voting. On this page, you will find resources for teaching about elections and voting – from the campaign trail, to the Electoral College, to the expansion of voting rights.
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Left Column (Top to Bottom) 1932 Roosevelt Campaign Button, Flag Bearer for Women’s Rights Standing Near White House, President Barack Obama’s 2013 Inauguration.
Right Column (Top to Bottom) Polling Place in Peachtree, Alabama, President Reagan and Walter Mondale during debate, They’re For You! Sticker, Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Primary Sources & Artifacts
Teaching Activities
Analyzing the Certification of the 26th Amendment
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National Archives Foundation
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Issues with the Electoral College System
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National Archives Foundation
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Comparing the Constitutional Process of Taking Office in Political Cartoons
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National Archives Foundation
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Comparing Gerrymandered Districts in Georgia and North Carolina
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National Archives Foundation
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