warm up the _______________ branch enforces the laws

Warm Up The _______________ branch enforces the laws.

The head of the Executive Branch…

PRESIDENT!

President http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TssZ9Uma1-w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o

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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468

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 CollegeWinner 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 SheetWhat must be included?

Branch they headQualificationsHow they are elected (Electoral college process)Terms of OfficeSalary/BenefitsVice President RolePresidential Succession (first 3)

Who picks the new vice president?

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