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Electoral College Maps

Electoral College Maps handout with questions and a word bank for the year 1796.
Resource from Bill of Rights Institute
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Students compare electoral college maps from four presidential elections (1796, 1860, 1960, and 2012) and answer guided questions about how the Constitution's system for choosing a president works.

Activity at a glance

  • Grade level: 4th–5th grade (written for grades 3–5)
  • Printable PDF handout
  • Created by: Bill of Rights Institute
  • Cost: free

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