CLC Mock Election

Thanks to those who participated in the National Student Parent Mock Election, and sponsored by School Perceptions!
Here are our results.
Question: Make your choice for President of the United States. (Vote for one)
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a) Barack Obama (D)

7 63.63
b) John McCain (R)

3 27.27
c) Alan Keyes (America's Independent Party)
0 0.0
d) Bob Barr (L)

1 9.09
e) Cynthia McKinney (G)

0 0.0
f) Ralph Nader (Peace and Freedom Party)

0 0.0
g) Write in 0 0.0


Question: If you are a student, what grade are you in?
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1st 1 9.09
2nd 3 27.27
3rd 0 0.0
4th 2 18.18
5th 2 18.18
6th 0 0.0
7th 0 0.0
8th 2 18.18
9th 0 0.0
10th 0 0.0
11th 0 0.0
12th 0 0.0
No response 1 9.09


Question: In your opinion, how important is it for the government to focus on the following issues in the next four years?
(items are sorted by average highest to lowest)
ItemResponseCount%
The cost and quality of health care Absolutely Critical 1 10.0
Very Important 5 50.0
Somewhat Important 2 20.0
Not Important 0 0.0
Not Sure 2 20.0

The economy Absolutely Critical 2 22.22
Very Important 2 22.22
Somewhat Important 3 33.33
Not Important 0 0.0
Not Sure 2 22.22

The educational system Absolutely Critical 1 12.5
Very Important 3 37.5
Somewhat Important 1 12.5
Not Important 2 25.0
Not Sure 1 12.5

Global climate change and the environment Absolutely Critical 3 37.5
Very Important 4 50.0
Somewhat Important 0 0.0
Not Important 0 0.0
Not Sure 1 12.5

The high cost of energy Absolutely Critical 1 11.11
Very Important 4 44.44
Somewhat Important 3 33.33
Not Important 0 0.0
Not Sure 1 11.11

National security Absolutely Critical 2 22.22
Very Important 4 44.44
Somewhat Important 3 33.33
Not Important 0 0.0
Not Sure 0 0.0

The war in Afghanistan Absolutely Critical 2 22.22
Very Important 3 33.33
Somewhat Important 2 22.22
Not Important 0 0.0
Not Sure 2 22.22

The war in Iraq Absolutely Critical 3 33.33
Very Important 2 22.22
Somewhat Important 2 22.22
Not Important 0 0.0
Not Sure 2 22.22

Question: The government is limited to how much money it can raise through taxes. In your opinion, which one of these issues would government spending help the most?
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The cost and quality of health care 4 40.0
The economy 2 20.0
The educational system 0 0.0
Global climate change and the environment 4 40.0
The high cost of energy 0 0.0
National security 0 0.0
The war in Afghanistan 0 0.0
The war in Iraq 0 0.0

Question: If miracles could happen, which one of the following Presidents would you want to lead the nation?
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a) George Washington

4 40.0
b) Thomas Jefferson

1 10.0
c) Abraham Lincoln

2 20.0
d) Teddy Roosevelt

0 0.0
e) Franklin Roosevelt

1 10.0
f) Harry S. Truman

0 0.0
g) Dwight D. Eisenhower

0 0.0
h) John F. Kennedy

1 10.0
i) Ronald Reagan

0 0.0
j) Bill Clinton

1 10.0