Mini-Lesson: Vice President

Lesson Plan

Find out about the importance of the vice presidential candidate in a presidential election, and how this person is more than a running mate. This mini-lesson will explain the history of the office of the vice presidency and describe the modern role of the VP. Let students practice what they learn by selecting from a pool of potential VP nominees to run with them for president.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Identify why there is a presidential line of succession
Explain how and why the office of the vice president was created
Explain the current role of vice presidents and what the job entails
Describe the imact of a running mate on a presidential campaign

LESSON MATERIALS

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