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Warm Up The _______________ branch enforces the laws.
The head of the Executive Branch…
PRESIDENT!
President http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TssZ9Uma1-w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o
Can I be president?!
Must be at least 35 years old
Native-born American citizen
Resident of the United States for at least 14 years
NO
Presidential Elections Every 4 years, even numbered years
2000, 2004, 2008, 2012,… when will our next be?
Not direct popular election
Electoral College http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468
Electoral College Indirect method of election
Each state “appoints” electors who vote
State has total number of its senators + representatives
Washington, DC has 3
Total 538
Page 210 With your partner, come up with a 2-3 sentence explanation
of how the electoral college system works.
Electoral CollegeWinner takes all system from the states. Candidate must receive 270 votes to win. If neither gets majority, House of Representatives votes.
All about the President Fact SheetWhat must be included?
Branch they headQualificationsHow they are elected (Electoral college process)Terms of OfficeSalary/BenefitsVice President RolePresidential Succession (first 3)
Who picks the new vice president?
Review of TodayPage 213; 1-6
