Presidential Term
Election
An election is held when there is no President or when the current term has ended. Every active player who is not jailed votes. Majority wins. In a tie, a runoff is held between the tied candidates.
"We will now elect a President. The President serves for 2 Years, cannot be jailed while in office, has 2 votes in the jail vote, and selects the project committee."
After election: "[Name] is President through Year [X]."
Presidential Powers
| Power | Description |
|---|---|
| Committee selection | The President picks every committee member each Year (see Projects) |
| Project choice | The President picks between the two project cards on offer |
| Double vote | The President's vote in the jail vote counts as 2 |
| Immunity | The President cannot be jailed while serving the term |
Term Length
- 2 Years (base game, 13 players)
- The app auto ends the term after 2 Years and triggers a new election
Strategic Weight
The President is the most powerful seat at the table. They control:
- Who is on committees, and so who can earn kickbacks or sabotage projects
- Which project is attempted, and so the cost or value tradeoff
- A heavy voice in the jail vote
A Corrupt Politician winning the presidency is a huge boost for Bad. A Good Politician in the presidency can keep suspected Corrupt off committees on purpose.
The President election and the per Year actions are covered in Moderator Reference.