How Do Presidential Elections Work?
There are two main political parties in America; the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. People in all 50 states and the capital of Washington DC, get to vote. To be eligible to vote, generally, you need to be a U.S. citizen, 18 or older, and registered to vote. However, there are some state-specific eligibility rules. When the American's vote, they are voting to elect a group of people who make up the electoral college. It means a group of people with a shared task (in this particular case) to choose a president and the vice president.
The Campaign Process
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Presidential Elections Special Circumstances
What happens if a new president isn't chosen by the inauguration?
Election Review
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The Electoral College
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Congress and the Election Process
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Primary Elections
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The History of Elections
The first year there was a convention to nominate candidates. 1868 Former slaves became citizens under the 14th Amendment. 1869 Women can vote in Wyoming, but not in presidential elections.