Lesson 20 of 84 · Civics
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareRunning for Office: How Campaigns Work
Running for office is an important part of our democracy.
🎯 Your mission
Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Running for office is an important part of our democracy. When someone wants to be elected to a position, like a mayor or a senator, they must run a campaign. A campaign is a way to tell people about the candidate's ideas and why they should vote for them. Candidates often hold events, make speeches, and create advertisements to reach voters and share their plans for the community.
Key Facts
A campaign is how candidates share their ideas with voters.
Candidates hold events and make speeches to gain support.
Elected officials help make important decisions for the community.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the purpose of a campaign?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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