1. 5a. what can previous political experience gain a presidential candidate? 2. 5b. how much can a...
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Executive Branch Review
Leading Up to Election1. 5a. What can previous political experience gain
a presidential candidate?2. 5b. How much can a candidate spend in
primaries? National elections?3. 5c. What type of belief is preferred?4. 5d. Throughout history, Presidents generally
have been…
Leading Up to the Election
Since 1868, only five Presidents have had no previous political background.o Dwight D. Eisenhower was most popular and successful
as a President Most served as a governor or senator Financial success
o Typically, the candidate raising the most money generally wins the election
o As of the end of September 2012, Obama has raised $108 million more than Romney
Leading Up to the Election
Candidates spend money on o Advertising and Social Media o Campaign staffo Travel costso Campaign gear (buttons, shirts, signs, etc.)o Romney commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGm47IIRQhco Obama commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBorRZnqtMo
Discussion Points Which commercial made you want to vote for the
candidate? Which commercial was clearer in stating goals? Which commercial was more hostile towards the
opponent? Which commercial was a better use of money?
Presidential Debates No formal debates were held until 1960 The most famous debates before 1960 were the
Lincoln-Douglas debates for the Senate seat of Illinois
The first Vice Presidential debate was in 1976 Most seasons have three debates Debates are important because:
o Candidates are shown to the publico Public gains a sense of decision making of candidateso Lesser known candidates or policies can get attention
Presidential Debates CNN Best Debate Moments:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y8SZDH3B_4 Appearance Matters:
o 1960 Kennedy-Nixon debate: Makeup Debate Skill Matters:
o 2000: Gore openly sighs, breaks code of behavior Camera Skill Matters:
o 1980 Reagan-Carter: Reagan uses acting to gain popularity from the crowd
Policy Knowledge Matters:o 1976 Ford-Carter: Ford stated there was not Soviet domination of
Eastern Europe 2012 Third Debate Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0LhytVWsmA
Elections1. What key element was missing in the early
presidential elections?2. How were the President and Vice President
originally chosen?3. What changed the Electoral College?4. When does the popular vote take place?5. When you vote for President, who are you really
casting a vote for?6. How many electoral votes are needed to win the
presidency?7. How could a third-party candidate cause
problems?
Elections Every eligible person has to be registered to vote Each state has different registration guidelines When you register, you do NOT have to declare a
political affiliation but you may choose to do so If you are not able to vote (ex: away on military
duty) you can vote using an absentee ballot A word about voting:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar7r5aG_B0Y
2012 Electoral Votes Map
The Cabinet1. How many departments make up the cabinet?2. What should secretaries have in preparation for
their role as a secretary?3. Which President had the most diverse cabinet?
Why is that important?4. What is the intended role of the cabinet?5. Have presidents successfully used the cabinet in
decision making?
The Cabinet State Treasury Interior Agriculture Justice Commerce Labor Homeland Security
Defense Health and Human
Services Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)
Transportation Energy Education Veterans Affairs
The Executive Office of the President
1. Why was the EOP created? Two branches:
o Executive Agencieso White House Staff
Staffs generally reflects political platforms and specific issues
Main Office: Office of Management and Budget Main Council: National Security Council