Is the Electoral College Good or Bad for Democracy?

Grade
6-9
9-12
Lesson Duration

From KQED

This series investigates controversial current issues to help young viewers draw their own informed conclusions.

What is the electoral college? Why does the United States of America have an electoral college? What are arguments for getting rid of the electoral college?

Video (9:19) and short reading: https://ww2.kqed.org/education/2019/11/07/is-the-electoral-college-good-or-bad-for-democracy/

Classroom Guide for Above the Noise: https://ww2.kqed.org/education/2017/07/24/classroom-guide-for-above-the-noise/

Source

Above the Noise - A YouTube series for teens.