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Episode 3: Do You Qualify?

Find out if you qualify to run for President in this episode of On the Campaign Trail with Bill Nigut as he discusses the constitutional and unwritten qualifications for becoming president.

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Episode 3: Do You Qualify?

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Episode 3: Do You Qualify?

Find out if you qualify to run for President in this episode of On the Campaign Trail with Bill Nigut as he discusses the constitutional and unwritten qualifications for becoming president.

The Do You Qualify? episode of On the Campaign Trail addresses American Government/Civics standard SSCG13.

It also has teacher resources listed directly below. If you have already covered this topic in your class, this is a great way to revisit concepts.

Social Studies

SSCG13

Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the judicial branch of government.

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Episode 3 Discussion Questions

Episode 3 Campaign Activity

Episode 3 Qualifying People Activity

On The Campaign Trail Segments

On The Campaign Trail 2016

On the Campaign Trail is a political web series for Georgia teachers and students hosted by Bill Nigut.

What is a debate? Bill Nigut explains the importance of debates in the political process

Episode 1: That's Debatable

Bill discusses the topic of democracy and how it compares to different kinds of government

Episode 2: My Government, My Vote, My Voice

Find out if you qualify to run for President in this episode of On the Campaign Trail

Episode 3: Do You Qualify?

Learn about the seven roles of our President and the responsibilities attached to each one

Episode 4: Role Call: The Seven Roles of the President

Bill Nigut underscores the purpose of primaries and caucuses, GA's Open Primary and more!

Episode 5: Narrowing the Field

This episode provides a breakdown of political parties, party differences, and more!

Episode 6: Party Over Here, Party Over There!

In this episode, Bill explains the role the media plays during elections!

Episode 7: Lights, Camera, Action!

Students will learn about party conventions, and the definition of a party platform.

Episode 8: Conventions & Candidates

Learn the difference between the popular and the electoral vote, and about swing states!

Episode 9: Race to 270!

Learn about the inauguration and the transition of power from one president to another!

Episode 10: The 45th President

Bill Nigut updates students on how the campaign is unfolding in a Mini-Episode.

Mini-Episode: Campaign Update

Update students about what’s going on in the 2016 presidential election!

Mini-Episode: Campaign Update 2

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