
Preparing for the First 2016 Presidential Debate »
Dig Deeper Go to the Classroom Connection section of Election Central to use the online submission form for the Analyzing Debate worksheet. Read more…

Information about the Clinton Foundation »
In 1997, while still president of the United States, Bill Clinton created a charitable organization. Its original purpose was to fund raise for Read more…
We Believe: A Look at Political Platforms »
What Do You Think? Choose three issues that are most important to you. Look up each party’s position on those issues. Write a Read more…

First Days for the DNC »
Just as the sun was setting on the Republican convention, the Democrats headed for Philadelphia for their own gathering. While many anticipated a Read more…
2016 Democratic Party Primary Tracker »
Click the book image to learn more about primaries in the networks textbook, United States Government: Our Democracy. The primary is the principle method used by American political parties to choose their candidates. Members of the political party select candidates to represent their party and their political views in a general election against their political [...]2016 Republican Party Primary Tracker »
Click the book image to learn more about primaries in the networks textbook, United States Government: Our Democracy. The primary is the principle method used by American political parties to choose their candidates. Members of the political party select candidates to represent their party and their political views in a general election against their political [...]
Political Mapmaking: A Look at Gerrymandering »
Voting in a democracy sounds easy enough: one voice, one vote, right? The truth is, devices such as the Electoral College and Congressional Read more…

Political Response to Orlando Tragedy »
In the early morning hours of June 12 in Orlando Florida, a man armed with an assault rifle opened fire at a nightclub Read more…