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Elections Pathfinder
- Vote 2008
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http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/
The PBS Online NewsHour's election site - Including pages on the candidates, the issues and an interactive electoral map - see the Politics 101 section.
- Election 2008
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http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008.htm
Scholastic site for kids
- Electing a President
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http://www.pocanticohills.org/election/election.htm
This site explains the process for young people.
- Elections... the American Way
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http://learning.loc.gov/learn/features/election/home.html
The Library of Congress site for grades 6-12 - information on the election process, what is required to run for president, who can vote, what are political parties, what is the election process and the electoral vote, and how issues change and influence elections.
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- Election Process
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http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/election/
This site for grades 3-5 from Ben's Guide to US Government explains the United States election process.
- Election Process
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http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/election/
This site for grades 6-8 from Ben's Guide to US Government explains the United States election process.
NEWSWEEK INTERACTIVE DELEGATE MAP
http://www.newsweek.com/id/68123