HOW IS THE PRESIDENT ELECTED?

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HOW IS THE PRESIDENT ELECTED? The Road To The White House

1. Requirements for government job At least 35 years old Natural born US citizen US resident since 14 years Spring / Summer 2015 2. Candidates announce their plans to run for president 3. Candidates begin campaigning. They give speeches and they learn what voters care about

4. Candidates take part in debates. They give their views on issues. 5. Candidates take part in primary elections and caucuses. Summer 2016 6. During conventions, just two aspirants are chosen for the “final”: a democratic candidate a republican candidate September / October 2016 Both candidates debates before the final vote.

7. The vote for president: In each state, the number of electors depends on the numbers of districts and senators. Candidate wins the total state’s numbers of electors The number of districts is based on population: e.g. California: 53 Kansas: 4 In November one of the two candidates is elected and becomes the new president. 8th of November 2016

What do parties stand for? Democratic party Republican party Oldest existing political party They are referred to as « The Party of the people » Federal government should take a more active role in people’s live Formed in 1854 Less government spending on social programs Federal government should not play a big role in people’s live Immigrants, blue-collar workers, women & minorities