1. How to Become President of the United States of America Election 2016

2. Historical Bkgd. R U ready for your mind-hole to be blown!?!… NOT ▫George Washington was NOT the 1 st elected leader of this country!!!  I know, right!?! ▫14 different men were President B4 G-Dub! 3 different names for the government even ▫Prior to 1781- The Congress ▫Under the Articles of Confederation- The United States in Congress Assembled ▫Under the Constitution- The United Stats of America Always had a “President” though ▫Served average of 1 year apiece ▫Always elected, but differently and by whom is the real story 1774- 1 st Continental Congress elects Peyton Randolph first PresidentPeyton Randolph first President ▫Presides over the 1 st and 2 nd Continental Congress’ Most famous and only one elected twice (non- consecutively, too) ▫John Hancock 1774- Peyton Randolph (VA) ▫1 st Continental Congress 1775- Henry Middleton (SC) ▫Born in London, England! ▫Only served 5 days! 1775- Peyton Randolph (VA) ▫2 nd Continental Congress 1776- John Hancock (MA) ▫Declaration of Independence 1777- Henry Laurens (SC) 1778- John Jay (NY) ▫Only 34 years old 1779- Samuel Huntington (CT) 1781- Thomas McKean (DE) ▫Articles of Confederation signed ▫American Revolution ends! 1781- John Hanson (MD) 1782- Elias Boudinot (NJ) 1783- Thomas Mifflin (PA) 1784- Richard Henry Lee (VA) 1785- John Hancock (MA) 1786- Nathaniel Gorham (MA) 1787- Arthur St. Clair (PA) ▫Scotish-born! 1788- Cyrus Griffin (VA)

3. Requirements of a Candidate At least 35 years old Natural-Born Citizen Lived in the USA for 14 years STEP 1:STEP 1: Make official announcement of your candidacy and file applications w/ FEC STEP 2:STEP 2: Decide your stance on the issues STEP 3:STEP 3: Begin fund raising STEP 4:STEP 4: Gather support & $$$ STEP 5:STEP 5: Campaign!!!

4. Political Parties 2 Party system ▫Republican & Democrat  Allows for others though People often vote by party ▫“I’m this” or “I’m that,” but don’t know what either candidate stands for ▫“Doesn’t matter what he stands for, I’m this so I’m voting for this guy!” yourBe true to your beliefs, not your teacher’s or parents, or friends ▫Vote not for party but stance on issues ▫Which candidate believes in the same stuff you do!?!

5. Electoral Process Presidential General Election ▫Held every 4 years ▫Held on the Tuesday between Nov. 2 nd and 8 th 18 years old to vote ▫People must pre-register, based on residency ▫Each person can only vote once Who the heck is the Electoral College!?! ▫538 Total Electoral Votes ▫Each state has a certain number of votes in the Electoral College  Based on population  NC has 15 ▫People vote for state “Electors”  “Electors” actually vote on presidential candidates  Usually give all state’s electoral votes to winner of state’s general election (people’s vote)  Don’t have to though ▫1 st Candidate to 270 wins!

6. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! Who Should I Vote For??? Why??? Go to this website… ▫www.isidewith.com/political-quizwww.isidewith.com/political-quiz  Who do you support? Take quizzes honestly ▫See which candidate aligns with your beliefs… ▫Click on “more opinions” and more topics, also be sure to rank importance. Have MOM and DAD do the same… Let them see who they should vote for?  Don’t ask though, it’s their right not to share who they voted for!!!