1. Succession to President (Obama’s Cabinet)

2. VP: Joe Biden (D)

3. Speaker of the House: John Boehner (R)

4. President pro Tempore of the Senate: Patrick Leahy (D)

5. Secretary of State: John Kerry(D)

6. Secretary of the Treasury: Jacob Lew (D)

7. Secretary of Defense: Chuck Hagel (R)

8. Attorney General: Eric Holder (D)

9. Secretary of the Interior: Ken Salazer (D)

10. Secretary of Agriculture: Tom Vilsack (D)

11. Acting Secretary of Commerce: Rebecca Blank (D)

12. Acting Secretary of Labor: Seth Harris (D)

13. Secretary of Health and Human Services: Kathleen Sebelius (D)

14. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development: Shaun Donovan (D)

15. Secretary of Transportation: Ray LaHood (R)

16. Secretary of Energy: Steven Chu (D)

17. Secretary of Education: Arne Duncan (D)

18. Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs: Eric Shinseki (I)

19. Secretary of Homeland Security: Janet Napolitano (D)

20. Michigan Governor: Rick Snyder Lieutenant Governor: Brian Calley Secretary of State: Ruth Johnson Speaker of the House of Representatives: Jase Bolger

21. How to become President or other elected official (Finance of a campaign)

22. Financing an Election: Vocab. to Know Political Action Committees (PACs) – Organization setup by businesses, labor unions, and interest groups to channel financial contributions into political campaign Buckley v. Valeo, 1976 – Supreme Court Case about 1971 (amended 1974) Federal Election Campaign Act = Limits on contributions to candidates for Federal office but could not limit spending

23. Financing an Election: Vocab. to Know Hard Money – Political contributions that are restricted by law Soft Money – Unregulated contributions, spent on “party- building activities” – ie. Get out and vote or issue ads

24. How much do Americans spend on political campaigns? House of Representatives average $840,000 – $1.5 to 2 million for tight race 2000 New York Senate seat = $7.3 million In 2002 $470.6 million raised by Democratic and Republican Parties

25. U.S & Michigan Government

26. The Commander in Chief 4 year term 2 term max or 2 terms and 2 years (VP) 20 th Amendment outlines: – Native Born – 35 or older (JFK youngest at 43) – Live in US 14 years Who elects the president? – Electoral College $400,000 a year

27. Prezi http://prezi.com/-3m3b7palqy2/election- results-prezi/ http://prezi.com/-3m3b7palqy2/election- results-prezi/ On Election Results

28. President of the Senate or VP 4 year term Unlimited terms Same qualification needed to be President As President of the Senate – – Vote in ties – Over see and certify vote on electoral college $230,700 a year

29. House of Representatives 2 year terms – unlimited times – # based on population of state (435 total) Requirements – 25 or older – US citizen for at least 7 years – Resident of state and district going to represent What they do as lower Chamber of Congress: – Pass Federal Legislation – Initiate revenue bills – Impeach official – Elect president in deadlock

30. Speaker of the House of Reps 1 year term – Elected each new Congressional Term Requirements / How? – Leader of the majority party in the House – Elected by members of the House What do they do? – Presiding officer of the chamber

31. Senate 6 year terms – unlimited times – 2 for each state Requirements – 30 or older – US citizen for at least 9 years – Inhabitant of state and district going to represent What they do as upper Chamber of Congress: – Pass Federal Legislation – Treaties – Confirm Cabinet, Federal Judges, Executive officials, military officials, ambassadors, etc. – Try impeachments

32. President Pro Tempore of the Senate 2 year term – Each Senate election cycle (1/3 up every 2 years) Requirements / How? – Elected by the Senate – By custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest continuous service What do they do? – Presiding officer of the chamber when Vice President is not there

33. Governor 4 Year term 2 terms Requirements – Over 30 – Registered voter in Michigan for 4 years What they do – Oversee state and budget – Sign Bills Youngest was Steven T Mason at 24

34. State House of Representatives 2 Year term 3 terms Requirements – Over 21 – Registered voter in the district they represent What they do – Create laws – Part of standing committees (23 of them) 110 elected Representatives

35. State Senate 4 Year term 2 terms Requirements – Over 21 – Registered voter in the district they represent What they do – Create laws – Part of standing committees (21 of them) 38 elected Senators

36. State Board of Education 8 year term No limits How – Nominated by party connections – Governor fills vacancy What they do – Oversee public education – Appoint the State Superintendent - Mike Flanagan 8 Members

37. Secretary of State 4 year term 2 terms Elected Oversee driving laws Must have a Secretary of State in each of the 83 MI counties

38. State Attorney General 4 year term 2 year max Elected Lead police / law enforcement prevention Bill Schuette