https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim en-us 2018-02-07 20:26:27 UTC 2018-02-14 05:53:17 UTC hello@padlet.com mmcdonnell129 https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/229319905 Before ye go on yer way to achieve yer presidential dream, there are certain qualifications thatcha must meet mate! Ye must be a natural born citizen of the U.S., be over the age of 35, and have lived on U.S. soil for at least 14 years. We wouldn't want our captain to not know the seas he's sailin' now, would we?! ]]> 2018-02-07 20:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/229319905 mmcdonnell129 https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/229324068 Once you've met the requirements, it's time to put yerself out there! If ya want ta run for president then state it loud and clear for the people to hear! This self announcement method is the most common way to get the word around.  ]]> 2018-02-07 20:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/229324068 mmcdonnell129 https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/229327378 Now if yer wantin to be gettin into the big leagues matie, then you'll have to get through caucuses and primaries. A caucus is when a group of likeminded people meet in their political party to select and choose candidates they want to support. At the primaries, qualified voters cast ballots for their preferred candidate. Some states have open primaries, however good ol' Pennsylvania has a closed primary, only open to democrats and republicans. ]]> 2018-02-07 20:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/229327378 mmcdonnell129 https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/230799483 There are several conventions that you'll have to get through if ya want to be even considered for the election! The national convention consists of delegates selected from the state conventions to be considered for the President and Vice President roles. At this convention the candidates for these roles are selected.

]]> 2018-02-12 19:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/230799483 mmcdonnell129 https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/231365770 The campaign in all about money and influences, mate. Many times the President will help the support the campaign of his party's candidate, however if they have a lower approval rating, you'll be wantin to walk the plank rather then have his support! The amount of money spent on the campaign is based off of the office involved, if the candidate running is a challenger or incumbent, and the availability of funds. ]]> 2018-02-14 04:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/231365770 mmcdonnell129 https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/231372058 A proper government can not function or succeed without free, honest and accurate elections. On election days, most states hold them on the same dates as the federal government does. During elections, the citizens of America get the chance to vote for the candidates that they see best fit to run our country. ]]> 2018-02-14 05:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/231372058 mmcdonnell129 https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/231375640 On election days, people are actually voting for electors, a group of chosen individuals from each state and D.C. to formally select the POTUS and the VP. These electors and the popular vote both have an affect on the result of the election. ]]> 2018-02-14 05:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/231375640 mmcdonnell129 https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/231375858 Finally matie, you've made it through the trials and hardships of the road to Presidency! After the new President wins the election, they wait until the Inauguration until they are actually sworn into presidency and loyalty to our country. This is usually a big event with many guests and audience members. This is when the winning candidate finally becomes President of the United States. ]]> 2018-02-14 05:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mmcdonnell129/c5lxgf772aim/wish/231375858