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John Quincy Adams (Philadelphia: P. S. Duval, n.d.) (LOC LC-USZC4-5801)

Essay

Adams v. Jackson: The Election of 1824

James Monroe’s two terms in office as president of the United States (1817–1825) are often called the “Era of...

Teaching Resource

How We Elect a President: The Electoral College (Grades 10–12)

Objective

Students will understand how the Electoral College system was established and how it functions in determining who will be the president and vice president of the United States. The students will demonstrate their understanding by answering a series of questions and writing a short essay arguing to either keep the existing Electoral College or adopt a popular vote system.

Introduction

One of the most important and least understood processes in American government is how we elect a president. This process...