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Understanding Presidential Candidates and the Foundations of American Democracy

This worksheet provides an engaging exploration of the qualities of effective presidential candidates, focusing on three contrasting examples. Learn about the implications of Nixon's presidency and the Watergate scandal on American democracy and public perception of government. It also outlines the constitutional qualifications for the presidency, the rules of succession, and the role of the Vice President. This resource encourages critical thinking regarding leadership, governance, and the complex political landscape of today.

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Understanding Presidential Candidates and the Foundations of American Democracy

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  1. Do Now • Get your clicker • Complete your do now worksheet • Reading Guide 6.1 due Wednesday • Chapter 6 Vocabulary due Thursday

  2. DO NOW! • It is time to elect a new world leader, and only your vote counts. Here are the facts about the three leading candidates. • Candidate A - Associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologists. He's had two Mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day. • Candidate B - He was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and drinks a quart of whiskey every evening. • Candidate C - He is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and never cheated on his wife. Which of these candidates would be your choice?

  3. The Executive Branch Section 1

  4. Objective • Identify how Nixon’s actions challenged the foundations of American democracy, particularly that America is a republic of laws • Empathize with a President accused of abusing power • Predict possible repercussions of the Watergate scandal on how Americans view their government

  5. Objective • Identify what makes a candidate effective as they present their beliefs to Americans • List the rules of succession • Analyze the current political climate around our president

  6. Frost Nixon • Nixon – a Republican • Watergate hotel – headquarters of the Democratic Party • Wiretapped • Aides to Nixon arrange a cover-up • Evidence erased? • Resigned to avoid impeachment

  7. The Presidency • Three qualifications in the Constitution • Native born citizen • At least 35 years old • Resident of the United states at least 14 years • Length of term – Constitution • Four years

  8. Poll

  9. Twenty Second Amendment • http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/the-presidents • What do you notice about our Presidents?

  10. Past President Characteristics HA HA! NOW YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE WHITE!!! Mostly White I’M ALL MAN BABY!

  11. Poll

  12. Modern Vice President • Serves if the President dies or is incapacitated • Four year term • Same Constitutional requirements

  13. Other VP Responsibilities Yes! I preside over the Senate But they say I can vote to break a tie! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy! LOL! But they say I can’t debate! *pout*

  14. Rules of Succession • Twentieth amendment • Congress can set succession • Presidential Succession Act of 1947 • The Speaker of the House • President pro-tempore • Members of Cabinet in order of creation

  15. Rules of Succession

  16. Closure • Do you think someone will try to kill President Obama during his presidency?

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