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Find out all the basics about US elections in less than five minutes!
This introductory video explains how the US President, Senate and House of Representatives are elected, and compares the system in the United States with the UK.
For your KS5 students, the video also takes a quick look at the Electoral College system, the first past the post voting system, and how different states are represented in Congress.
Watch as comedian Jay Foreman explores what happens during a general election and questions why young people should take part. Available to order for key stage 3 and 4 students.
Discover how Parliament works and find out all about elections and voting with our interactive whiteboard classroom resources.