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Journey to the Presidency!

U.S. Government
For this project, you will create an illustrated timeline that portrays the journey candidates take
to run for president of the United States. The six steps are listed below and ALL must be
included in the correct chronological order on your poster. Your poster should also have a
theme, such as a treasure map, a road, etc. This is an independent project. You may use
chapter 6 and parts of chapter 11 in your book to find information. The internet is also a great
resource, so you are welcome to use that as well.

On your timeline, you MUST include:


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

A unique theme
A creative title that indicates what the timeline is about
Each of the six steps (listed below)
General dates that each event occurs
Explanation of each step
AT LEAST 5 photos or illustrations

Steps (not in chronological order):


-Eligibility (you must include all 3 eligibility requirements to run for president)
-Inauguration
-General Election
-National Convention
-Electoral College
-Primaries/Caucuses (you must explain both and describe their function)

Category

Points Worth

Title & Theme

Six Steps

General Dates of Steps

Step Descriptions

14

Photos/Illustrations

Effort/Creativity

TOTAL

40

Points Received

Comments

Journey to the Presidency!


U.S. Government
Use this prewriting chart to organize the steps you will be including in your timeline.
*If you complete the prewriting chart, I will add 2 extra credit points onto your project!

Event

Date

Description

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