Election 2008

Election 2008

On November 4, 2008 will elect its next president and vice president. Either John McCain, the Republican nominee, or Barack Obama, the Democrat nominee will take office on January 20th, 2009.

Whoever winds the next election will effect the entire world. It is the responsibility of each citizen over 18 to vote, and it is the responsibility of each voter to learn as much as they can about the candidates before they cast their ballot.

Today we will use Time For Kids to learn as much as we can about the candidates stand on several different issues. When we each have enough information to make an informed decision, we will vote for the candidate of our choice in a mock election.

May the best candidate win.

Directions: Use the site Time For Kids to answer the questions below:

1. Check the correct political party for each candidate on the list below.

*Name*	*Democrat for President*	*Republican for President*	*Democrat for Vice President*	*Republican for Vice President*
Barack Obama
Sara Palin
John McCain
Joe Biden

2. Which candidate do you think will do the most to create better schools for you? Click Here to read where they stand. Click here for videos.

Why?

3. The United States is at war with Iraq. Read what each candidate has to say about the war and about how he or she will deal with the crisis. Which candidate do you think will do a better job handling the homeland security and the Iraq war? Click here for videos.

Why?

4. Choose another issue that is important to you and look at EACH candidate's stand. Which issue did you choose?

Which candidate has the better position?

Why?