How to Become President of the United States (film)

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How to Become President of the United States (2016)
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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

I do solemnly swear...

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