This is a 1 hour, lightly scripted, Social Studies lesson is geared towards 4th grade or 5th grade students. It answers the Essential Question: What are the functions of a governing society?Students willLearn about the electoral college and the importance of the voting process.Be Involved in a simulated voting experience.The lesson provides the opportunity for a multi-day exercise where students campaign for positions in their classroom.Addresses the Civics 3-5 subject: Explain how a democracy r