Electoral College Make-UpSince you will miss the major portions of the EC project we will be working on next week, the following assignment is for make-up purposes. It consists of three parts and you must complete all three parts.

I. Candidate Nomination Platform (25 pts.)A. Choose one of the two major parties (Republican; Democrat) or an

Independent partyB. Research their party platform (can be found on their websites)C. You are a candidate running for president in the party you have chosen.

Submit 500 words on your stand on current issues. You should consider, but are not limited to, the following topics:1. Economy2. Health Care3. Jobs4. Immigration5. Foreign policy6. Military and Homeland Security7. Education8. Crime

II. You will represent two states of your choosing and create a banner representing those states. (50 pts.) Banners (one for each state) should contain the following information:A. 5 illustrations that represent aspects of the state (Iowa might have an

illustration of corn, for example)B. The state name should be prominently displayed, along with the capitolC. Include the number of electoral college votes for the stateD. A representation of the state flagE. Minimum banner size: 11 x 17

III. Evaluate a presidential debate. Go to this website for a 2012 presidential debate: (25pts.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkrwUU_YApE A. Answer the following questions as you watch the debate. Should be at least 1

typed page.

1. PARTICIPANTS:  List candidate names and party affiliation.2. SETTING: Examples of how colors, camera positions, view framing (e.g., close-ups,

side view, other angles) favor or hurt the candidate.3. HOT TOPICS: Examples of the topics and issues that were discussed during the

debate. Were there any important topics or issues left out of the debate?4. TECHNIQUES OF PERSUASION: Examples of candidates’ use of glittering

generalities, name-calling, emotional appeals, avoidance,etc. Did these examples help or hurt the candidate?

5. FAVORITE PHRASES: Examples of candidates’ use of slogans and buzz words. Were they used effectively or not?

6. REHEARSED RESPONSES: Examples of candidates’ use of prepared phrases or retorts that seem spontaneous. Were they used effectively or not?

7. CUTAWAYS: Examples of non-verbal expressions, gesturing, audience reactions seen during debate. Did these images help or hurt the candidates?

8. Final Analysis – How successful do you think each candidate was? Who do you think “won” the debate? Explain completely.

This assignment will be due Monday, May 18.