Electing the President by Ayzlynn Clark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7 Ayzlynn Clark en-us 2020-06-21 23:18:36 UTC 2020-06-22 06:17:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Requirements ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635402640 To become president you must three basic requirements established by the constitution.
 1. A natural born citizen
2. At least 35 years old
3. A U.S. resident for at least 14 years]]> 2020-06-21 23:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635402640 Caucus ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635409372 After hours of speeches and debates a meeting is held for people vote for the party members they want to nominate for political office. ]]> 2020-06-21 23:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635409372 Closed Primary ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635414623 A primary election that is only for registered members of a political PARTY CONVENTION is held. ]]> 2020-06-21 23:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635414623 ELECTORAL COLLEGE ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635425555 A group of electors that are chosen from each state to vote for the next president must cast their votes.]]> 2020-06-22 00:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635425555 General Election ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635429987 An election that decides which candidates will move on is held. ]]> 2020-06-22 00:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635429987 Advantage for the Incumbency ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635432683 If an official has previously held a place in office it is more likely for them to win reelection, they have more media exposure, fundraising, and staff.]]> 2020-06-22 00:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635432683 Open Primary ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635434677 A primary election is held. It is not only limited to registered party members. That means  independent voters or Republicans can vote in the Democratic primary to choose candidates for local, state, and national office. ]]> 2020-06-22 00:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635434677 Party convention ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635438436 A meeting full of delegates from political parties vote on policy and select the candidates for the presidential ELECTION DAY.]]> 2020-06-22 00:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635438436 POPULAR VOTE ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635439821 The percentage of all votes won by each candidate determines who has the popular vote. ]]> 2020-06-22 00:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635439821 PRIMARY ELECTION ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635440900 This election decides which candidates from each party to send into the GENERAL ELECTION. This pins the candidates against each other.]]> 2020-06-22 00:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635440900 Winner Takes All ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635499950 Through an electoral system, a calculation of who has the most votes is made and they are elected as President of the United Sates.]]> 2020-06-22 02:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635499950 Voting ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635664482 You vote for the presidential election on NOVEMBER 3rd every year. On DECEMBER 14 voters select presidential electors who will vote on the 14th elect the president and vice president. The winner of the presidential election is inaugurated (began or introduced) on JANUARY 20th. ]]> 2020-06-22 05:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635664482 Citations ayzlynnclark https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635680865 “Electing a President: Lesson Overview (Article).” Khan Academy, Khan Academy, www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-government-and-civics/us-gov-political-participation/us-gov-electing-a-president/a/lesson-summary-electing-a-president.

Voters in Closed Primary States Must Register as a Democrat to Vote for Bernie. i.imgur.com/F2weWgB.png.]]> 2020-06-22 06:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ayzlynnclark/i35b0afx6kokqwu7/wish/635680865