The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution bars the federal government, as well as all state and local governments, from using age as a justification for denying the right to vote to any citizen of the United States who is at least 18 years of age. In addition, the Amendment grants Congress the power to “enforce” that prohibition through “appropriate legislation.”

PBS Learning video/Election Central Videos about the "why" behind the electoral college and the debate over it. Additional video about gerrymandering and it's impact on voting and people's voice.

iCivics video about the impact of the 10, 22, and 25 amendments on the office of the President.

PBS Learning video about how the US Constitutional Democracy created, empowers, and limits the office of the president. Information is provided about why presidential elections happen in the United States. Video available in both English and Spanish.

INTERACTIVE. Frontline investigative document that examines how voting rights laws and access to voting have changed across the USA. Provides a state-by-state analysis.

Bowdoin College video analyzing the elections process and history of representatives, senators, and the United States president. Handouts for students and suggested activities are provided below the video.

PBS Learning video about a candidate getting the nomination through either primaries or caucuses. Information about delegates and super delegates and "Super Tuesday". Available in English and Spanish.

Information and examination into political campaigning, a small primary source excerpt, and an audio clip of Calvin Coolidge about Law and Order while he attempts to persuade voters.

information and examination of the political party primary process. Both historical and contemporary analysis.

Information and examination of the requirements for the President of the United States

Infographic and teachers guide about teaching the requirements to be eligible to run for US president, the elections process, and obstacles in the candidacy process.

Infographic about the different roles of president as defined by the US Constitution.

iCivics hub that includes lesson plans, games, and WebQuests for educators to use when teaching about the state and local levels of government. Provides resources on both middle school and high school levels.

This handbook/manual is a guide for federal, statewide executive, legislative, and state board of education candidates. Thorough information about convention path, declaring candidacy, signature gathering, signature gathering requirements, signature review process, unaffiliated candidates, write-in candidates, lieutenant governor candidates, candidate profiles, campaign finance and reporting requirements, candidate expenditures requirements and limitations, campaign regulations,

USA.GOV site with links to allow research into the different voter ID requirements between states

This unit of resources contains links to election websites, voting and elections book lists, fact-opinion writing rubric, timeline tools, persuasive writing maps, activities,

Lesson plan and primary sources from the Library of Congress about Women's Suffrage in the United States