3.2 Choosing the President by Miranda Eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/zm1pzamc3bzi Made with an open mind en-us 2017-11-08 12:39:32 UTC 2021-02-24 13:39:42 UTC hello@padlet.com What are the key components of presidential leadership? miranda_eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/zm1pzamc3bzi/wish/204771152 Must be an effective communicator, especially when communicating with outside countries.

Should be a great organizer, to make arrangements and such.

Must have political skill, most past presidents have served in the military or in office before.

Vision for change in the future. Example is Donald Trumps "Make America Great Again..."

Emotional Intelligence, must not let emotions take over and mash irrational decisions.]]> 2017-11-08 12:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/zm1pzamc3bzi/wish/204771152 What are the structure and functions of the executive branch? miranda_eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/zm1pzamc3bzi/wish/204771209 The President is responsible for making and enforcing the laws written by Congress. Also appoints the heads of federal agencies. The VP is also apart of the the Executive Branch ready to take presidency if something were to happen to the president.

]]> 2017-11-08 12:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/zm1pzamc3bzi/wish/204771209 Why and how has the process for nominating and electing presidents changed over time? miranda_eplin https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/zm1pzamc3bzi/wish/204771297 Over time the caucuses (a meeting at which local members of a political party give their preference among candidates running for office). Were criticized as failing to uphold the U.S. Constitution’s separation of powers because they made the selection of the president dependent on members of Congress.

Now, we have the electoral college, and the Electoral College is made up of 538 electors who cast votes to decide the President and Vice-President of the United States, for that election year. When people go to the polls on that Tuesday, they will be choosing which candidate receives their state's electors. Most of the time the electoral college will go with popular vote, but they do not have to. (Numbers as of 2012)...]]> 2017-11-08 12:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/zm1pzamc3bzi/wish/204771297 https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/zm1pzamc3bzi/wish/1236197723 2021-02-24 13:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/miranda_eplin/zm1pzamc3bzi/wish/1236197723