- Must be a natural-born American citizen -Must be at least 35 years old. -There is a residency qualification of 14 years
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Extra-constitutional requirements
There are a number of other elements which candidates need to stand a chance of making a serious bid for the presidency. They fall into seven areas.
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Political experience
Vice-presidents, State governors, Senator. To the 2008 election, of 16 politicians nominated as presidential candidates; 9 were/had been senators, 6 vice president, 5 governors
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Major party endorsement
It is vital to be chosen as the candidate for one of the two major parties.
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Personal characteristics
Helps if you are a male WASP (white, anglo-saxon, protestant). Can you name any anomalies? Helps if you are married, there have been no personal scandals or affairs. Can you name people who had to pull out because of scandal?
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Ability to raise large sums of money
Campaigns are so expensive that very few candidates can afford to finance their own campaigns. Name two billionaires that financed their own campaigns.
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Effective Organisation
A candidate is running to become the Republican or Democrat presidential candidate, so candidates cannot use the party's organisational structure, either nationally or in each state.
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Oratorical skills and being telegenic
In the media age, the abilities to speak well and look good on television are crucial. Ronald Reagan was an ex-actor, and Clinton and Obama were praised for these skills.
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Sound and relevant policies
There is a danger that presidential elections are portrayed as all style and no substance. Voters detect a candidate whose campaign turns out to be a 'policy free' zone.
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Card 2
Front
There are a number of other elements which candidates need to stand a chance of making a serious bid for the presidency. They fall into seven areas.
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Extra-constitutional requirements
Card 3
Front
Vice-presidents, State governors, Senator. To the 2008 election, of 16 politicians nominated as presidential candidates; 9 were/had been senators, 6 vice president, 5 governors
Back
Card 4
Front
It is vital to be chosen as the candidate for one of the two major parties.
Back
Card 5
Front
Helps if you are a male WASP (white, anglo-saxon, protestant). Can you name any anomalies? Helps if you are married, there have been no personal scandals or affairs. Can you name people who had to pull out because of scandal?
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