Students should choose which candidate they would vote for, and defend their choice to the class, based on the criteria established from previous class discussions.

Summary Question: Based on our societal value, the media and impact of speeches on public opinion, would George Washington be elected today?\

Enrichment: Have students create a poster campaign of the candidate they support for President in the 2012 election.

Enrichment Beyond the Classroom: Students can download and play The Political Machine, an educational computer game.