If you wanted to run for president what, according to the lesson, would be the FIRST step in the election selection process?You would need to gather enough signatures on a petition to put your name in the running.You would need to be slated by members of your state legislatures.You would need to make a formal announcement.You would need to be nominated at your party's convention.

Checklist: Running for Public OfficeHave a passion for the issuesChoose the appropriate officeKnow the requirements for the political office you want?Which item best completes the list?A.Have sufficient time and moneyB.Be a registered voterC.Have at least a college educationD.Be at least 25 years old

Which statement best completes the list showing the steps in the presidential election process?Potential presidential candidates form exploratory committees.?Candidates for each party compete in a general election.A.Parties select their presidential candidates through primaries and caucusesB.National conventions are held to select candidates for the primary elections.C.The Senate approves a list of candidates for each party's presidential nomination.D.Members of the Electoral College formally select the president of the United States.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

A potential political candidate may decide not to run for office if their opponent has:a.)a large war chest.b.)ballot fatigue.c.)family obligations.d.)a law degree.

Which statement describes an unwritten requirement for becoming president rather than a requirement laid out in the U.S. Constitution?A.A candidate must have political or military experience.B.A candidate must be at least 35 years old.C.A candidate must have lived in the United States for 14 years.D.A candidate must be a natural-born U.S. citizen.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

In modern American politics, most party nominees for elected public offices are chosen through:Select one:a. leadership votes.b. primary elections.c. conventions.d. party caucuses