PSHE Understanding the 2024 US Elections Explainer PowerPoint with quizes

This 26-slide presentation is entitled “Understanding the 2024 US Elections” and provides an explainer for beginners to the US electoral process and its global implications.

It is suitable for 14-16 year-olds as well as older students and would be invaluable as part of a PSHE programme or as a Tutorial guide or Assembly explainer.

Here is a summary of the key points:

Introduction: The presentation begins with a beginner’s guide to the US electoral process and includes a quiz to test basic knowledge about the United States.
Contents: The main topics covered include the US electoral system, the two main political parties, candidates for the 2024 US election, recent US election results, and the global impact of US elections.
The US Electoral System: This section explains the Electoral College system, how it works, and its significance in electing the President and Vice-President3. It also provides an example using California’s Electoral College Votes (ECVs) and mentions the results of the 2020 Presidential Election.
The Two Main Political Parties: The presentation gives an overview of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, highlighting their key policies and ideologies56. It also compares their stances on healthcare, climate change, and immigration.
Candidates for the 2024 US Elections: This section provides information about the political careers of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the main candidates for the 2024 US Presidential Election.
Recent US Election Results: The presentation reviews the 2020 Presidential Election, noting the historic voter turnout and Joe Biden’s victory.
Impact of the US Elections Globally: This section explores the implications of US elections on global relations, including the US-UK relationship, global economic implications, and the influence on international policies and agreements.
Review Quiz: The presentation concludes with a review quiz to reinforce the key points covered.