Elections
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This video tells students all about elections. An election is the process of voting to choose someone to be their political leader or representative in government. In a democracy, the right to vote is the main way most citizens can influence the decisions about how their country is governed.
Media Details
Runtime: 2 minutes 6 seconds
- Topic: History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Government, U.S. History (General)
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: Kid Explorer
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