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Mini-Lesson: Vice President

6-8
9-12
One class period
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Learning Objectives

  • Identify why there is a presidential line of succession
  • Explain how and why the office of the vice president was created
  • Explain the current role of vice presidents and what the job entails
  • Describe the imact of a running mate on a presidential campaign
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Overview

Find out about the importance of the vice presidential candidate in a presidential election, and how this person is more than a running mate. This mini-lesson will explain the history of the office of the vice presidency and describe the modern role of the VP. Let students practice what they learn by selecting from a pool of potential VP nominees to run with them for president.

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