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Louisiana Studies, 8th Grade Social Studies Strand: Civics (Citizenship and Government) Standard: Students develop an understanding of the structure and purposes of government, the foundations of the American democratic system, and the role of the United States in the world, while learning about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. B. Foundations of the American Political System Benchmark: C-1B-M6 analyzing the importance of political parties, campaigns, and elections in the American political system; (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) GLE 35. Describe the role of the Electoral College and how Louisiana participates in that system (C-1B-M6)
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Bellringer: Write a five-sentence paragraph explaining the following section of the Constitution of the United States: "Article II Section 1. The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress: but no Senator or Representative, or Person holding an Office of Trust or Profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector."
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