The candidates, important issues, party platforms, and the voting process of Indiana are presented. The term of office, salary, and duties are outlined for the following political offices: (1) United States Representative, (2) United States Senator, (3) secretary of state, (4) auditor of state, (5) treasurer of state, (6) clerk for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and (7) state legislators. Brief descriptions of the candidates for office are supplied. The legislative districts for the state General Assembly are outlined on a state map. The nominating procedure for state offices is also described. The pamphlet concludes with terms, salaries, and duties for political offices in the local government. The teacher's guide suggests the following nine activities: (1) gather socioeconomic data and construct a chart illustrating the different socioeconomic backgrounds of candidates; (2) use maps of legislative districts to compare political behavior in rural and urban areas; (3) develop survey instruments to measure attitudes toward issues; (4) locate news stories dealing with political offices; (5) collect news accounts of selected political issues; (6) stage a debate around the two political party platforms; (7) conduct a mock election; (8) interview candidates; and (9) volunteer for political party work. (SM)