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Mini-Episode: Campaign Update 2

Update students about what’s going on in the 2016 presidential election with this quick mini-episode of On the Campaign Trail with Bill Nigut. Find out who the front-runners are for each political party in Georgia and what this means for some of the candidate’s campaign.

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Mini-Episode: Campaign Update 2

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Mini-Episode: Campaign Update 2

Update students about what’s going on in the 2016 presidential election with this quick mini-episode of On the Campaign Trail with Bill Nigut. Find out who the front-runners are for each political party in Georgia and what this means for some of the candidate’s campaign.

Mini-Episode: Campaign Update

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On The Campaign Trail Segments

On The Campaign Trail 2016

On the Campaign Trail is a political web series for Georgia teachers and students hosted by Bill Nigut.

What is a debate? Bill Nigut explains the importance of debates in the political process

Episode 1: That's Debatable

Bill discusses the topic of democracy and how it compares to different kinds of government

Episode 2: My Government, My Vote, My Voice

Find out if you qualify to run for President in this episode of On the Campaign Trail

Episode 3: Do You Qualify?

Learn about the seven roles of our President and the responsibilities attached to each one

Episode 4: Role Call: The Seven Roles of the President

Bill Nigut underscores the purpose of primaries and caucuses, GA's Open Primary and more!

Episode 5: Narrowing the Field

This episode provides a breakdown of political parties, party differences, and more!

Episode 6: Party Over Here, Party Over There!

In this episode, Bill explains the role the media plays during elections!

Episode 7: Lights, Camera, Action!

Students will learn about party conventions, and the definition of a party platform.

Episode 8: Conventions & Candidates

Learn the difference between the popular and the electoral vote, and about swing states!

Episode 9: Race to 270!

Learn about the inauguration and the transition of power from one president to another!

Episode 10: The 45th President

Bill Nigut updates students on how the campaign is unfolding in a Mini-Episode.

Mini-Episode: Campaign Update

Update students about what’s going on in the 2016 presidential election!

Mini-Episode: Campaign Update 2

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