Watch or listen to the leaders' debates.
Vote Compass is an educational tool developed by political scientists. Answer a short series of questions to discover how you fit in the British Columbian political landscape.
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Assignment
- Scan the party links below and view each party’s platform. Where do they stand on important issues? What are their policies? Fill in the chart below with a few notes on each.
- When you have completed the chart, consider the various positions and choose which party you agree with the most, and would vote for on that issue. Write the name of the party in the column on the right.
- Write a short essay (300 words or less) titled “Who I would vote for”
Be sure to include the following:
- A brief introduction (including your thesis)
- 3 reasons WHY you support the party
- 3 pieces of EVIDENCE to back up your REASONS WHY
- A short conclusion
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Fill in the Leader of each party |
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To your right: circle the electoral district in which you live |
If other, name it |
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List the candidates running for each party in your district. |
Conservative |
Green |
Liberal |
NDP |
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Platform Policies |
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Environment |
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Support for public schools and post secondary institutions |
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Support for youth and health care |
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The economy and jobs |
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List one more issue of of particular concern to you |
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Your conclusion: I will vote for: |
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