1. The Electoral Process

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25. 20 Read it all Why does it take so long? Early in our nation’s history information only traveled as fast as the quickest horse. Electors had to travel, as did the messenger with the results of their voting. Information can travel at a faster pace, now that we have the internet and phone, but a lot of work has to be done between getting elected and setting up a new presidency. The cabinet members need to be selected and approved by Congress, and presidential agendas need to be made.

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27. I need one person to stand up, read the definitions, and solicit answers for this activity.

28. I need a different person to stand up and read this paragraph with the blanks filled in.

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30. Vocabulary: Match the words with their definitions! ___1. When a candidate states that he or she is planning to run for office ___2. Party meetings where candidates are selected and the platform is created ___3. Someone who represents the party views of a state at a national convention ___4. The person who is chosen to run as a party’s candidate in the national election ___5. Given by the people selected to run for President and Vice President at the end of a national convention ___6. A collection of all the efforts a candidate makes to win an election A.delegate B.nominee C.campaign D.declare E.convention F.acceptance speech A B C D E F

31. Something’s missing! Use the words to fill in the blanks. Electoral College popular vote absolute majority electors Every four years on Election Day, the American public elects the president of the United States. The first set of election results tallies the _________________, a count of every vote cast. These results determine whom each state’s ________________ will support when they meet and participate in the ________________. In order to win, a candidate must have 270 out of a total of 538 electoral votes. This number is half of 538 (269) plus one, which is considered a(n) ______________________. popular vote electors Electoral College absolute majority

32. Oops! Number the tasks to put the candidate’s to-do list back in order. Declare my candidacy! I want to be the President, and I hope my party will support me! Campaign for the primary and caucus season by making speeches and talking to voters. Attend the national convention for my party! Hopefully, I will be nominated. As part of my national campaign, I’ll make speeches, show up on tv, send out mailings, and attend rallies. Hang out with family and friends to await the results of the popular vote on Election Day. Wait for the results of the Electoral College and prepare my acceptance speech for inauguration! 3 4 6 1 2 5