English Conversation Group-
Elections

Today's Topic: Elections

Vocabulary:

ballot/ballot box Voter’s Guide primary election

exit polls mud slinging inauguration

parties- Republican, Democrat, third party initiative

special interest group soft money campaign

lobbyist stumping candidate

Questions for Discussion:

How are the leaders of your government chosen in your country?
Is it similar to the US’s system?

Are there different governmental parties in your country? How many parties are there?

What do you think of the US’s election system?
Do you think it is effective in choosing good leaders?

What do you like or dislike about the US’s system of electing leaders?
What about the system in your country- what do you like or dislike?

Many Americans don’t vote on Election Day, do you think that it is important for everyone to vote? Why or why not?

How are politicians/governmental officials viewed in your country? (Positively, negatively, etc.)

Have you seen any political campaign ads here in the US? What do you think of them?

What are the big debates in politics in your country? (In the U.S. some are education, taxes, the environment…)