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| Symbol of the US - Ceremonial head |
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| Executive Power - Most Powerful position in the world |
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| Formal Qualifications for running for President |
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1. Native born U.S. Citizen
2. At least 35 years old
3. Lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years |
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| Four year term - limited to 2 terms in 22nd amendment in 1951 |
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| Pays & Benefits of the President |
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1. Salary $400,000 per year.
2. $50,000 a year expense
3. White House, staff, Air Force One, helicopters, camp david, and much more |
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| Order of the first four to fill in presidential vacancy |
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1. V. President - Joe Biden
2. Speaker of the House - Joe Boehner
3. President pro temp of the state - Robert Byrd
4. Secretary of state - Hilary Clinton |
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| Candidate who wins the preference vote automatically wins the support of all delegates |
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| Proportional Representation |
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| Any candidate who wins at least 15% of the votes casts gets the proportional number of delegates |
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| Presidential Election Date |
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| Date - tuesday after the first monday in november of every fourth year |
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| 583 Electoral Votes - Each state gets as many electoral votes as it has members in congress |
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| Electoral College Electors |
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| Chosen by the parties in each state and are the people who cast the electoral votes in each state |
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| Date in which electors cast in their votes |
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| monday after the second wednesday in december |
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| Three problems with electoral system |
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1. Winner of the popular vote may not win the election.
2. Electors are not required to vote as the popular vote want.
3. Election might have toe be decided in the house. |
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