Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 4: Compliance
• Part 2 of 4: Becoming a Presidential Candidate
• Part 3 of 4: How to Win an Election
• Part 4 of 4: Approaching the White House
• Tips

To become President of the United States, a candidate must first be selected for meeting several criteria and then enter the presidential race. These days, the presidential race may not require the support of a political party, but it does help in terms of organizing and raising money. Before becoming president, first make sure you qualify by announcing your candidacy, selecting a candidate for the vice presidency, and entering the race for the national championship.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Compliance

1. 1 Prove that you were born in the United States. This is a constitutional requirement. In case you are a citizen but were born in another country, you cannot be president.
2. 2 The acceptable age is 35. The constitution prohibits persons under the age of 35 from becoming president.
   • The average age of people entering the Oval Office for the first time is 55 years. If you are interested, such people are usually married, have children, men do not wear beards and were born somewhere in Virginia.
3. 3 To compete for the presidency, the minimum continuous residence in the United States must be 14 years. This requirement is spelled out in the second Article of the Constitution along with two other criteria.
4. 4 Get a good education. In fact, there are no educational or experience requirements. However, many presidents received degrees and studied law or business before entering politics. It is best for you to sign up for lectures on history, sociology, law, economics and international relations.
   • While studying, it is a good idea to be involved in political campaigns (to get ideas on how to act) or to act for the benefit of society as a whole. As soon as possible, become active, involved in social life, recognized by the people around you (as a leader).
   • The 31 presidents had some military experience, but this figure has dropped significantly in recent years. This is no longer commonplace as it used to be. Therefore, as an option, study military science, but this is not necessary.
5. 5 Focus on a political career. Although this is not written about in books, it is common for future presidents to start small. So start getting involved in community activities! Become the mayor, governor, senator, or other kind of representative of your state. This is the best way to make yourself known.
   • But you don't have to. You can also be a kind of community organizer, advocate or activist. Your goal is to make yourself known, get to know people, and get people to recognize you. This is the easiest way to get to the most important celebration at the end of it all.
   • The sooner you choose a political party, the better. You will have relevant political records, you will start meeting the right people, and you will have the opportunity to build your reputation from the very beginning. And it will be much easier to raise money in 15 years, when you really need it!

Part 2 of 4: Becoming a Presidential Candidate

1. 1 Talk to your family and supporters. Before you become president, you have to go through a harsh campaign in which your every move and personal life will be sorted out piece by piece by the media and your opponents. You will need support. You will rush from one place to another throughout the campaign. You will not have enough time for your wife and children. Think, is it worth it?
2. 2 Create a research committee. This committee can "test the ground" or determine your chances. This is the standard first step in starting your presidential journey. Appoint a campaign leader who will form this committee for you. It should be someone you know and trust, someone with political experience, fundraising and campaigning experience.
   • Use a research committee to assess your current level of public visibility (i.e. your chances of success) and get recommendations on campaign strategy, theme and slogans. The committee should also attract potential donors, support, staff and volunteers. Write speeches and memoranda outlining your position. If all goes well, they can start organizing in key states (Iowa, New Hampshire, etc.)
3. 3 Register with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). As soon as you start receiving subsidies or spending in excess of $ 5,000, you will need to register. While this does not mean that you are officially in the race, the FIC will assume that you are. Otherwise, you will not be able to spend this kind of money.
   • You need to apply for participation within 15 days after reaching the threshold of $ 5,000. After submitting your application, you will have 10 days to apply for the organization.
   • You must also submit a declaration of expenses and campaign revenues to the FIC on a quarterly basis. By the way, the election campaign of the current President Obama in 2008 cost $ 730 million.
4. 4 Announce your candidacy publicly. This is a reason to organize a meeting with supporters and voters. Most presidential candidates hold meetings in their hometowns or other critical locations. So wear propaganda T-shirts, badges, and bumper stickers on your car. Campaign time!

Part 3 of 4: How to Win an Election

1. 1 Find money. Presidential campaigns are expensive.According to the latest federal financial statements, campaign spending before the 2012 presidential election was about $ 2 billion. Billion. If you manage to collect about half of this amount, you are in business.
   • Apply a variety of strategies to collect money. You can rely on a political party if you are nominated from that party. If your party has multiple nominations or you do not belong to the main party (the above is the reason why the majority join one of the two main parties), then you will need other sources of funds.
   • Take money from both large sponsors and small ones. For example, in 2012, presidential candidates both attended events for which a ticket for sponsors cost $ 1,000 and asked to donate $ 3 online.
2. 2 Become the average American. To become president, you will have to shake hands, kiss children, attend events in small towns, and visit factories, veterans, churches, farms, and companies. You will have to put aside your diamond cuffs and dress inconspicuously.
   • Al Gore said he invented the internet. John Edwards is having an affair. Mitt Romney said that half of voters do not pay taxes. These are just three things that Americans "dislike". Wherever you are, whether you are being recorded or not, always monitor your behavior. The public doesn't forgive such things so easily.
3. 3 Win primary elections, closed meetings of political party members and delegates. Each state has a different method of electing its president. Closed meeting to nominate a candidate, open vote, or a combination of the two. After winning the primary, you will have delegates to elect you as the party's candidate.
   • All states are slightly different from each other, as are the parties themselves. Democrats have delegates bound by the obligation to vote for a specific candidate and "super delegates"; Republicans have delegates who are required to vote for a specific candidate and delegates who are not. In some states, presidential elections are held on a winner-take-all basis; in others, the number of delegates is related to the number of votes received.
4. 4 Attend party meetings. Once you become the strongest candidate in your party, you will hold meetings where all delegates will commit to vote for you. Previously, delegates actually voted at such meetings. But now, with the current media activity, when everyone already knows who won, such meetings have acquired a purely symbolic character. Anyway, this party is in your honor.
   • This is the only day that parties choose to focus on how beautiful they are over how disgusting others are. So enjoy the short-term positive!
   • This is also the time when you will announce your candidate for the vice president position. If people don't approve of your choice, you may lose votes. So think carefully!
5. 5 Participate in the general election. This is a narrow area where often two candidates are pitted against each other, one from the Democratic Party and the other from the Republican Party.
   • Enter the race as the third party if you are not a member of the main party but want to be president. Other parties that support the presidential election include the Greens, the Natural Rights Party, and the Libertarian Party. Presidential candidates can also be politically independent.
6. 6 Campaign, campaign, campaign. You can visit San Francisco, Chicago and New York in one day. You will be exhausted. The speed will be such that it will seem to you a little more, and you will start to smoke. You will shake hands, smile and make speeches like you are a robot. And perhaps it is!
   • The campaign is usually divided into three parts: base, surface and air.The foundation is what you have already done - put down roots, found stability. On the surface, this is what you are doing now — racing tirelessly; then you will be on the air, where the media hype awaits you after the media hype.

Part 4 of 4: Approaching the White House

1. 1 Stick to your views, your promises and be strong. You've come a long way. Now all you have to do is be yourself, hire the best speechwriters, and avoid scandals and hesitation. Tell us what you believe in and what you want to do for the country. And then stick to it. Maintain your image as a consistent and honest person.
   • Not only your words will be everywhere, but your image as well. Commercial advertisements you support (including campaigning against your opponent), YouTube videos, photos of your past, etc. Whatever is thrown at you, you must dodge brilliantly.
2. 2 Take control during the debate. You must know not only your views, but also those of your opponent. You must speak in a way that will convince the general public while strengthening your campaign and belittling the success of others. You also need to polish your body language and tone of your voice. You took public speaking classes in college, right?
   • When young, sweetheart John F. Kennedy with his tan looked directly into the camera, aged Nixon could not withstand such a competition. Charisma will serve you well (throughout your life and during this campaign). If you've come this far, you may already be used to bright lights and constant pressure. But if all this is not familiar to you, remember the most important rule: do not make it clear that you are nervous.
3. 3 Win the presidential election. In addition to winning the popular vote, you will need to be elected by the electoral college. 270 votes and you win! Once the votes are tallied on that very first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, try not to bite your nails or pull out your hair. Wait until the results are officially announced.
   • Each state has a certain number of electoral votes depending on the territory and population. To become president, one candidate must receive more electoral votes than others. At business events, the Lower House of Congress will direct elections.
4. 4 January 20 - inauguration ceremony. Hooray! All this work, all this money, stress and endless travel. It's all over. Until you have to solve the world's problems. You have a couple of months to recuperate and the Oval Office is all at your disposal. How do you plan to furnish it ?!
   • There will be a grand ceremony on this day. You will take an oath before the top officials of the state, and then work will begin. Are you at work! What will you do first?

Tips

• At the dawn of your career, declare yourself as a politician. Many presidents have served in the cabinet as governors, senators, or congressional representatives.