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Teachers: this is an editable presentation. Use only the slides that apply to your location and grade levels. Please check the website for the student candidate guide, curriculum, vocabulary, essential questions, and other tools. www.generationnation.org
Election - Organized, fair process for choosing officialsVote - Make a decisionCandidate - A person running for officeOffice - An elected role in governmentReferendum - A public vote on a policy or issue
Find more vocabulary at www.generationnation.org/index.php/learn/entry/learning-opportunity-election-2014
Grades 3-12– Mecklenburg County Commission At-Large– Referendum: Charlotte bonds and Mecklenburg sales tax
Grades 6-12– United States House of Representatives – Mecklenburg County Commission Districts– Mecklenburg County Sheriff– NC Senate and House (online ballot only)
Responsibilities include– Represent North Carolina residents in Congress– Make decisions– Collaborate with other Senators– Work with the House to write and pass laws– Confirm Presidential nominations– Ratify treaties
Responsibilities include:– Adopt annual county budget; set property tax rate– Define county priorities and policies
– Public and mental health– Community safety, courts, jails– Education (CMS, CPCC, libraries, other education services)– Parks & Rec, greenways, air, water, recycling– Services for women, children, veterans, disabled, poor
– Hire the county manager, a professional who manages the daily operations of the county
Elected office, 4 year termResponsibilities include:
• Responsible for sheriff’s office operations• Oversee Mecklenburg County jail system• Provide courthouse security• Serve criminal & civil papers (warrants, lawsuits, etc.)• Receive and book people who are arrested• Issue gun permits
N.C. General AssemblyGoverning body for North Carolina
– N.C. Senate– N.C. House– 2-year terms
Responsibilities include:– Represent North Carolina residents in state government– Make decisions– Create and approve legislation– Set and approve state budget
Does this information help me?Is it from a good, truthful source?Does it fit with other facts I know?How does it make me feel?Do I know enough to make a decision?
• If not, learn and read more• Tip: Focus on the individual candidates, their ideas and
Who do YOU think should win in Election 2014? Make your voice heard!– K-12 students vote Oct. 21-Nov. 4– www.generationnation.org – Results announced November 4 (evening)
Voting options• Vote at school• Vote online, anywhere• Vote at Kids Voting booths at certain polling places on
After the election Look for official election results
– Adult vote• Board of Elections www.meckboe.org and www.ncsbe.gov • Media www.charlotteobserver.com
– Student vote• www.generationnation.org and social media• Did students elect different candidates?
Keep track of the winning candidates– Do they keep their campaign promises?– Do they make good decisions?
Stay involved– Watch or attend government meetings, write letters or email officials– Teens, join the youth council www.generationnation.org/index.php/youthvoice