Warm Up  The _______________ branch enforces the laws.

The head of the Executive Branch…

President  

Can I be president?!  Must be at least 35 years old  Native-born American citizen  Resident of the United States for at least 14 years NO

Presidential Elections  Every 4 years, even numbered years  2000, 2004, 2008, 2012,… when will our next be?  Not direct popular election

Electoral College 

Electoral College  Indirect method of election  Each state “appoints” electors who vote  State has total number of its senators + representatives  Washington, DC has 3  Total 538

Page 210  With your partner, come up with a 2-3 sentence explanation of how the electoral college system works.

Electoral College  Winner takes all system from the states. Candidate must receive 270 votes to win. If neither gets majority, House of Representatives votes.

All about the President Fact Sheet  What must be included?  Branch they head  Qualifications  How they are elected (Electoral college process)  Terms of Office  Salary/Benefits  Vice President Role  Presidential Succession (first 3)  Who picks the new vice president?

Review of Today  Page 213; 1-6