Election

When is the real election?

The first Tuesday in November is election day in the United States.

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November 4th is election day this year

Who do we pick in November?

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

• Senator

• School Board

• Sheriff

• Judge

• Representative

What are they in charge of?

• President

• Governor

• Mayor

• School Board

• Sheriff

• Judge

• Representative• Senator

-Leader of the country

-Leader of a city

-Leader of a state

Mayor

Mayor

Mayor

Mayor

Mayor

Governor

Mayor

Mayor

President

Who can be president?

To be president you must be:

1) a natural-born citizen of the U.S.

2)  a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years.

3) at least 35 years of age

What else should they be?

• Honest

• Smart

• Problem solver

• Good listener

• Tall

Tall?

Tallest vs shortest

Tallest president

Abraham Lincoln6 ft 3 ¾ in

Shortest president

James Madison5ft 4 in

Who can vote?

•Must be 18

•Must be a U.S. citizen

Who should you vote for?

•The person your friends say?

•The coolest person?

•The person that you agree with on things?

Who should you vote for?

• Ice-cream

• Pizza

• Homework

• Wash the dishes

Who should you vote for?

• Homework won’t be allowed

• Wash the dishes if you used them

• Ice-cream will only be pickle flavored

• Pizza won’t be sold in school

Let’s recap

• Who are some public officials we elect?

• Can second graders vote in the real election?

• When is the real election?

• What do we look for in a president?