About This Lesson
After completing this lesson, students will understand the primary system in which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by the Democratic and Republican parties. They will identify and understand differences between primaries and caucuses and key terms related to the primary season.
Subject(s): U.S. History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, civics
Estimated Time: One to two 50-minute period
Grade Level: Grades 6-12
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