Becoming one of the most powerful leaders in the world is enticing, but the path to U.S. president is a difficult one. The campaign may be years long, and financing is complicated. While running for student council president or other major student leadership position may not cost as much, preparation for the job can also be daunting. This book not only introduces readers to the process of becoming the American president, but also guides them through their own campaign. The main content relates the electoral process to readers’ lives whenever possible, including sidebars written for ambitious students eager to lead.