How to Become President of the United States (film)
How to Become President of the United States
The Requirements
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3 basic requirements
U.S. CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE 2 SECTION 1
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A Presidential candidate must be
A natural born citizen
At least 35 years old
A U.S. resident for at least 14 years
Step 1: Primaries and Caucuses
Step 2: National Conventions and General Election
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Step 3: The Electoral College
Electors
Maryland
2 | Senators | |
+ | 8 | Members of the House of Representatives |
= | 10 | Electors |
538
ELECTORS
1 Elector = 1 Electoral Vote
270
VOTES
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