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Why Iowa? A Primer on Primaries and Caucuses Teach-Out

Universidad de Míchigan

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The United States presidential election process is a complex one, spanning terms like “Super Tuesday,” delegates and incumbents, primaries and caucuses, and more. Some of the founding principles of this process date back to the creation and signing of the U.S. Constitution, while others began playing a role in the 1980s. In this Teach-Out, experts in Politics, Political Science, and Education at the University of Michigan, the University of Delaware, the University of Iowa, and the Iowa Caucus Project at Drake University will address the following questions:
What is the US primary process? 
What are the differences and similarities between primaries vs caucuses?
Why do Iowa and New Hampshire get to go first? 
What role do delegates play? 
What is Super Tuesday? 
Is there a difference between political parties in how the primary process functions? 
Do incumbent candidates have an advantage?
 How do other countries’ voting processes differ? 
How are US territories are involved? 

This Teach-Out is help you find avenues by which you can civically engage and politically participate in your local community, state, and country.

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Inglés (English)

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Why Iowa? A Primer on Primaries and Caucuses Teach-Out

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30 videos (Total 192 minutos), 13 lecturas

30 videos

What is a Teach-Out?1m

Welcome to the Why Iowa? A Primer on Primaries and Caucuses Teach-Out45s

Ken Kollman - Historical Perspectives8m

Michael Traugott - Historical Perspectives4m

Michael Traugott - What's the Difference Between a Primary and a Caucus?5m

Michael Traugott - Presidential Nominating Conventions4m

Michael Traugott - The Role of the Media7m

Ken Kollman - Comparative Insights6m

John Chamberlin - Election Methods12m

Vincent Hutchings - What are Implications of Iowa Going First?4m

Dennis Goldford: Why does Iowa go first?6m

Dennis Goldford - How do the Iowa Caucuses work?11m

Dennis Goldford - The Role of the Media in Iowa9m

Dennis Goldford - What Makes the Iowa Caucus Unique?5m

Timothy Hagle - Why do Iowa and New Hampshire Go First?1m

Timothy Hagle - What Makes the Iowa Caucuses unique?2m

Timothy Hagle - How Does Iowa Impact the Overall Election Process?5m

Timothy Hagle - Campaigning in Iowa Versus Other States1m

Timothy Hagle - What are the Unique Benefits the Iowa Caucus Offers National Voters?1m

David Redlawsk - Personal Reflections on Iowa7m

Rachel Paine Caufield - The Iowa Caucus Project11m

Vincent Hutchings - What Drives Voting Behavior?4m

David Redlawsk - Insights into Voting Behavior9m

Ken Kollman - Other Considerations in Voting Behavior3m

Rachel Paine Caufield - Civic Engagement and Action6m

Vincent Hutchings - Political Participation3m

Matthew Diemer - Civic Engagement vs. Political Participation5m

Matthew Diemer - Beyond Voting - Civic Engagement7m

Matthew Diemer - Models for Engaging Youth Through Education4m

You Asked, Our Experts Answered!26m

13 lecturas

What is a Teach-Out?1m

Groundrules for Engagement1m

Welcome to the Why Iowa? A Primer on Primaries and Caucuses Teach-Out4m

2020 Primary and Caucus Calendar10m

Guest Bios10m

Historical Perspectives on the Presidential Nomination Process1m

How do the Primaries and Caucuses Actually Work?2m

Insights into the Iowa Caucuses2m

What drives our voting behaviors?2m

How to get involved with politics!2m

Call to Action: Get Engaged this Election Season and Beyond10m

Facilitation Guide - Organize Your Own Event5m

Additional Resources1m

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What is a Teach-Out?
Teach-Outs are short learning experiences, each focused on a specific current issue. Attendees will come together over a few days to learn about a subject or event and gain skills. Teach-Outs are open to the world and are designed to bring together individuals with wide-ranging perspectives in respectful and deep conversation. These events provide opportunities for diverse learners and a multitude of experts to come together to ask questions of one another and explore new solutions to the pressing concerns of our global community.
Why is the University of Michigan Creating Teach-Outs?
The U-M Teach-Out Series is part of our deep commitment to engage the public in exploring and understanding the problems, events, and phenomena most important to society. Teach-Outs are just-in-time community learning events that encourage participants around the world to come together in conversation with the U-M campus community and faculty experts.
I see there are quizzes -- do I have to pass a quiz to complete a Teach-Out?
We're offering these Teach-Outs on a platform designed for learning, so sometimes we take advantage of the platform tools. Quizzes are one way of helping everyone "get on the same page" about the topic, and be better able to discuss and ask questions. You can take the quizzes as many times as you want in order to pass, or you can move past them if you aren't interested in testing your knowledge.
Do Teach-Outs have a fee?
Teach-Outs are free learning experiences!
Can I get a Course Certificate?
No, this isn't a course, therefore we don't offer a Course Certificate.
How do I find out more about other Teach-Outs?
Check out other Teach-Outs on Teach-Out.org.
Will there be more Teach-Outs in the future?
Yes! Our team is actively working to develop new Teach-Outs. Check out upcoming Teach-Outs on Teach-Out.org.
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Why Iowa? A Primer on Primaries and Caucuses Teach-Out

Why Iowa? A Primer on Primaries and Caucuses Teach-Out