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Students will investigate national election stump speeches and then create their own.

Just in time for the 2012 election, this engaging, interactive lesson traces the history of the American presidency and features a special introduction by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos—former adviser and communications director for President Bill Clinton. Join constitutional experts and the Center’s education staff to explore why it was important for our young nation to have an executive branch, and why nevertheless some people were worried about giving it too much power. We’ll also take a trip to a very special location in America’s presidential history. We’ll be hailing to the chief as we ring in the Constitution’s 225th Anniversary!

This lesson provides an in-depth look at presidential elections, specifically the role of television commercials in campaigning.

Follow this guide and see how your voice can be heard.

Here's your chance to run for President!

Make a mini model of the home of the nation's president.

Your team is about to set off on a historic journey: running a presidential campaign!

This lesson allows students to research and assess the actions of the president.

Learn all about voting rights throughout history in this online game.

This lesson will engage students in the president’s annual address to Congress.

Learn about the history of voting rights with this word puzzle.

This series of lessons teaches students about the election process and encourages them to be active citizens in their community.

In this lesson, students will consider the reasons that many Americans do not vote in national elections.