2020 US ELECTION CAMPAIGN : CHOOSE A VICE PRESIDENT FOR JOE BIDEN
(AND JUSTIFY YOUR CHOICE !)
STEP ONE - HISTORICAL BACKGROUND - this document comes from the website of the US Senate
=> your goal is to understand what is expected from the VP (=Vice President) of the USA (these expectations have evolved)
when you have drawn the portrait of the potential VP - move to the next step
BE CAREFUL : you're not supposed to read the 9 pages, that is why I highlighted or underlined in bold type the key information (but of course, if you're a quick reader, you can read the article fully !)
=> next watch the PBS video from 2018 to complete the "ideal portrait"
take notes when you learn relevant information
STEP TWO - HERE IS A LIST OF POTENTIAL RUNNING MATES FOR JOE BIDEN
study their portraits (look up online if you need extra details) - click here to have access to the document
read the following article to check if your choices are in tune with the viewpoint of the New York Times !
create your TOP 3 (you can suggest a person who is not on the list as long as you justify your choice !)
prepare your arguments and justification for your choices
!!!!!!!! don't feel influenced by online articles - make your personal choices according to your personal criteria
!!!!!!! you can work with a partner of the class if you want
Your personal opinion must be motivated - it can be a speech only but you can also create a mindmap, or any other type of presentation to efficiently prove your point. Be creative!
STEP THREE - JOIN THE CLASS DISCUSSION FOR THE FINAL CHOICE !