The Role of Presidential Debates
With the 2016 election approaching and the debate cycle beginning, it is important to consider the role presidential debates have played in the past. This eLesson will help students better understand the role of presidential debates in presidential elections. Why is it so important that voters are given the opportunity to hear candidates discuss and debate key issues prior to elections? Furthermore, what role do presidential debates serve in modern election cycles? Does the current format of debates help or hurt this objective?
