How do Americans Nominate and Elect Their Presidents?

... How do Americans Nominate and Elect Their Presidents? Before Presidential candidates can put themselves forward for election at any level, they must first comply with a set of prescriptions established in the constitution. These prescribe that they must be at least 35 years of age, have been a resident of the United States for a period not less than fourteen years, and a natural born US citizen. Besides these, there are several categories into which a candidate must fit to realistically stand a chance of election. These are that they must be famous - a figure in the public eye - such as Ronald Reagan, who was an actor, or a descendant of a political dynasty - such as current president George W. Bush, whose father, George Bush, was also once president. They must be rich, like (unsuccessful) candidates Ross Perot and Steve Forbes; and upon the political centre-stage, like

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