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1 The United States protects its national security most directly by
passing environmental laws Entering into military alliances Providing low interest loans to poor nations Signing free trade agreements with bordering nations Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true? F. They are proposed by legislators G. They must be approved by voters H. They have the force of federal law J. They can be vetoed by state governors

2 Objectives: Why is any of this important?
Establish, explain and apply criteria useful in selecting political leaders Evaluate candidates based on their qualifications, experience, speeches and advertisements. Examine candidates’ promises and how they align with the offices they seek and their voting records. Evaluate information and arguments from various sources Identify stands taken by political parties and candidates on issues. Why is any of this important?

3 Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday
One Big Party Political Parties Nominate Policy Majority Minority Platform Party System Candidate Evaluation Endorsements Opinion Polls Issues Contributors Nonpartisan

4 Barack Obama Where does he stand on the issues?
Leadership Skills and Qualifications Harvard Law Degree State Senator 4 years as president 2008-present Opinion Polls Endorsements Warren Buffet Will Ferrell Contributors Microsoft Comcast Harvard Stanford

5 What is Obama’s approval rating in year 3? What is his approval trend?

6 Mitt Romney Where does he stand on the issues?
Leadership Skills and Qualifications Former Governor of Massachusetts Businessman Opinion Polls Endorsements George H.W. Bush Cindy Crawford Contributors Goldman Sachs Morgan Stanley Bank of America

7 Ron Paul Where does he stand on the issues?
Leadership Skills and Qualifications Physician U.S. Senator Opinion Polls Endorsements Snoop Dogg Andrew Napolitano Contributors U.S. Army, Navy, & Air Force Microsoft Google

8 Newt Gingrich Where does he stand on the issues?
Leadership Skills and Qualifications Congress 78-98 Speaker of the House 92-98 Opinion Polls Endorsements Rick Perry Chuck Norris Contributors Insurance Companies Financial Companies

9 Rick Santorum Where does he stand on the issues?
Leadership Skills and Qualifications Former U.S. Senator Opinion Polls Endorsements Rupert Murdoch Religious Groups Contributors Blue Cross Blue Shield Universal Health Services

10 How are the candidates doing?

11 Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday
One Big Party Political Parties Nominate Policy Majority Minority Platform Party System Candidate Evaluation Endorsements Opinion Polls Issues Contributors Nonpartisan

12 Objectives: Why is any of this important?
Establish, explain and apply criteria useful in selecting political leaders Evaluate candidates based on their qualifications, experience, speeches and advertisements. Examine candidates’ promises and how they align with the offices they seek and their voting records. Evaluate information and arguments from various sources Identify stands taken by political parties and candidates on issues. Why is any of this important?

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