2015 MOCK ELECTION
Hosted by Francis Lewis High School Government Classes
When: November 12th 2015
Location of Debate: Auditorium
Location of Political Fair: Court Yard (Weather Permitting)
Welcome! No doubt you have seen the many political campaigns on TV, the internet, and on the street. Elections are the foundation of democracy, which is the essence of the United States. Voting is the chance for every American to play an active role in the government, forfeiting that right can result in political decisions that one may deeply disagree with. To better understand its process, Francis Lewis High School Government classes will be conducting a mock election. We will be embarking on a virtual and physical journey through the nation's debate and electoral process. The purpose of this project is to illustrate:
The project we will undertake is a reflection of the NYS Primary Election for both the Democrat and Republican parties complete with campaigning, a debate, speeches, and an election. Some key issues in this race are:
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