1. How to Become President of the United States of America
Election 2014

2. Historical Bkgd. R U ready for your mind-hole to be blown!?!…
1774- Peyton Randolph (VA)
1st Continental Congress
1775- Henry Middleton (SC)
Born in London, England!
Only served 5 days!
1775- Peyton Randolph (VA)
2nd 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)
R U ready for your mind-hole to be blown!?!…
George Washington was NOT the 1st 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 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
st Continental Congress elects Peyton Randolph first President
Presides over the 1st and 2nd Continental Congress’
Most famous and only one elected twice (non- consecutively, too)
John Hancock
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)
GW not 1st President (2:42)

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

4. Political Parties 2 Party system People often vote by party
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!”
Be 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 18 years old to vote
Held every 4 years
Held on the Tuesday between Nov. 2nd and 8th
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
1st Candidate to 270 wins!
How to Elect a President (3:42)

6. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!
Who Should I Vote For??? Why???
Go to these 2 websites…
Look at the issues that candidates of today face
Where do you stand on the issues?
You are going to be POTUS, how will you run the country?
Take quizzes honestly
See which candidate aligns with your beliefs
Do both websites give you the same candidate?
Yes or No
If NOT, how come?
Have MOM and DAD do the same for both President and Congress (Vote Easy)
Let them see who they should vote for?
Don’t ask though, it’s their right not to share who they voted for!!!