2. How will you finance your campaign? How much money does it take to run for president? Who can contribute to your campaign and how much can they give? Make a list of potential financial supporters and create a budget.

Check resources on the Web that will help answer these questions before starting your timeline or budget. Ask one of your local congressional representative for their ideas. If they have e-mail, correspond with them over the Internet.

Timeliner, a software program for both Macintosh and Windows is great. You can add pictures by gluing them on the timeline after it is printed or you can insert them directly in the program.

Resources for the Election Process

Elections the American Way
Electoral College
Federal Election Commission
Inaugural Quiz
Opensecrets - Money in Politics
Vote Smart


Voting machine circa 1905
Courtesy of The Library of Congress