Articulate their understanding of the role of the vice president and the qualities needed for a good vice president. Itemize both the tangible and intangible qualities needed in an ideal running mate. Examine the qualifications of the short-listed Republican potential vice presidential candidates. Synthesize the information that they have gathered by creating a chart summarizing the qualities of the potential candidates. Draw a conclusion about the suitability of their assigned potential running mate for the role of vice presidential candidate.
Students then share their answers.
In other words, use the person just for the election vehicle. I'm not going to do that. Using the article as a guide, brainstorm attributes that are important in picking a running mate. These should include both political and personal qualities. Keep the list of attributes posted throughout the class period.