Presidential Candidate Worksheet Civics – Blasquez Choosing a President Running for office requires three essential elements. Where do you see examples of each element in the 2008 presidential campaign? Demos met in ______ Reps met in _______ Candidates Democrats Republicans
Power Base
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Party Base
1. The Electoral College, which states are needed to elect the president and what are the electoral votes from each state?
2. Who votes and who doesn’t? Why?
Candidates Taxes
Barack Obama
John McCain
HealthCare Reform
The Economy
War in Iraq
Environment