US Elections and Voting Rights Overview
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What day does Election Day take place in the United States?

  • The first Tuesday after the second Monday in October
  • The second Tuesday in November
  • The first Monday in November
  • The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November (correct)

Which amendment allowed men of any race or color to vote?

  • 24th Amendment
  • 15th Amendment (correct)
  • 19th Amendment
  • 26th Amendment

When was the 19th Amendment ratified, allowing women to vote?

  • 1920 (correct)
  • 1930
  • 1919
  • 1869

What are the two main political parties in the United States?

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Why is it beneficial to have multiple political parties in the U.S.?

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What role do politicians play during election season?

<p>They aim to persuade citizens to vote for them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of democracy as defined in the content?

<p>Citizens have the right to vote. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do politicians rely on to determine the topics they should focus on during campaigns?

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What is the primary purpose of Election Day in the United States?

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Which of the following is NOT a method of voting mentioned?

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What identification requirement is necessary for voting on Election Day?

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How often do Presidential elections occur in the United States?

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Who typically votes by mail according to the provided content?

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What is implied about early voting?

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What does voting on Election Day symbolize according to the content?

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What type of elections might citizens also participate in aside from Presidential elections?

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The presidential election takes place in the United States every ______ years.

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What is Election Day?

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What is the main purpose of the Electoral College?

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The Electoral College was established in the 1900s.

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How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?

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Which candidate lost the election despite winning the popular vote?

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Each state has electors that vote for the president and vice president based on the state's ______.

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What are the two phases of running for presidential election?

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What is the main criticism of the Electoral College?

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The number of electors for each state is the same.

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When does the presidential election take place in the United States?

<p>Every four years on Election Day, which is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Electoral College was established by the founding fathers in the _____

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What does the Electoral College use to decide who becomes president?

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How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?

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A candidate can win the presidential election without winning the popular vote.

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What are the two phases of running for the presidential election?

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Match the following candidates with their election years when they won the popular vote but lost the presidency.

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What distinguishes theorems from postulates in geometry?

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Which application of geometry is NOT typically associated with engineering or architecture?

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What is a key property derived from the sum of angles in a triangle?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of geometry in modern technologies?

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Which geometric theorem is foundational for exploring more complex properties in geometry?

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What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

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What defines a polygon?

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Which of the following transformations changes the size of a geometric figure?

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What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 3 units?

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How are points represented in a Cartesian coordinate system?

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What is the surface area of a rectangular prism with length 4, width 3, and height 5?

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What is the characteristic of congruent figures?

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Which of the following describes a circle?

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Flashcards

Election Day

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, when US citizens vote.

Voting Right in the US

The right to vote, evolved over time, initially restricted to white men over 21.

15th Amendment

Granted voting rights to men of any race or color.

19th Amendment

Granted women the right to vote.

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Major US parties

Republican and Democratic parties, dominant since the 1860s.

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Political Debate

Discussions and arguments about political issues.

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Electoral College

A system that combines popular and electoral votes to elect US presidents.

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Election Process Phases

Primary and general elections form the presidential election process.

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Primary Election

An election in which each party selects a candidate to represent them.

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General Election

A public election in which voters choose a president among candidates selected from the primary.

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Electoral Votes

Votes cast by electors in each state. States with larger populations have more.

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Popular Vote

The total number of votes cast for a candidate in a state.

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Congressional Representation

The number of House members and Senators a state has. Determines the number of electors.

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Presidential Inauguration

The ceremony where the winning presidential candidate takes office.

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Voting methods

In-person and mail-in voting are available, with voter identification required.

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Polls/Polling Stations

Locations where people vote on Election Day.

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Early Voting

An option for voting before Election Day.

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Voter ID

A requirement to verify voter identity

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US Identification

Required to verify voter identity and prevent multiple votes.

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Important Issues

Topics that create debate between political parties

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Role of Politicians

Building support through communication, public appearances and campaign work.

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Political Parties

Groups promoting specific policy views to influence government actions.

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Election Day

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in the US.

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Voting Rights

The right to vote in a democracy, evolving over time in the US.

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15th Amendment

Granted voting rights to men of all races in the US.

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19th Amendment

Gave women the right to vote in the US.

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2 Major Political Parties

Republican and Democratic parties are the most influential in recent US history

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Political Parties

Groups of people with similar political views that participate in the US election process

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Diverse Political Views

Importance of having conflicting political opinions and perspectives

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Polls and Statistics

Used by politicians to understand public opinion and choose election strategies

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Electoral College

A system that elects the president, combining popular votes and electoral votes.

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Popular vote

The votes from citizens, counted to decide the winner for state electors

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Electoral Votes

Votes cast by electors, deciding the US president

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Presidential Election

Occurs every four years, deciding the president of the US

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Primary Election

Each party picks its candidate to run for general election

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General Election

Public election where citizens choose between party candidates

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Polling Stations

Places where people vote in person in the US.

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Voting

The process of expressing a preference in elections.

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Early Voting

Voting ahead of Election Day in the US for flexibility

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Voting by Mail

A mail-in voting method for certain groups, such as overseas citizens.

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Important Issues

Topics addressed by politicians during election campaigns.

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House of Representatives

Legislative body in the US where members are elected.

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Senate

Legislative body electing representatives from each state in the US

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Local Government

Levels of government below the national level in the US.

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Election Day

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, when U.S. elections are held.

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Voting Rights

The right to vote, evolving over time in the U.S.

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15th Amendment

1869 amendment granting voting rights to all men, regardless of race or color.

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19th Amendment

1920 amendment granting women the right to vote.

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Republican & Democratic Parties

The two major political parties in the U.S., dominant since the 1860s.

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Political Parties

Organized groups with similar views on issues and policies, seeking power.

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Electoral College

The process electing the U.S. president using electors from each state, combining both popular and electoral votes.

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Electoral Votes

Votes cast by electors in the Electoral College based on the popular vote in each state.

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Popular Vote

The total number of votes cast by individual citizens in an election for a candidate.

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Presidential Election

The election held every four years to choose the U.S. president.

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Voting Methods

Ways citizens vote, including in person, by mail, or early voting.

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Polling Stations

Designated locations where citizens vote in person, often in schools or libraries.

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Early Voting

Voting before Election Day to accommodate those who cannot vote on the actual day.

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Primary Election

Election to select a candidate to represent a political party in the general election.

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General Election

Election that determines who will hold office for a specific term.

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Inauguration Day

The day a new U.S. president is sworn into office.

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Political Debate

Formal discussion between opposing political candidates.

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State Electors

Individuals chosen to cast the electoral vote for the president in each state.

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Congressional Representation

The number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives and Senate.

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US Identification

The requirement of identification for voter verification and to prevent multiple voting.

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Election Day

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, when US citizens vote.

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Voter Identity Verification

Purpose of identification required to confirm the identity of the voter and prevents multiple voting.

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Voting Rights

The right to vote, expanded over time in the US.

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Voting by Mail

Option for voting without being physically present at a polling station.

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15th Amendment

Gave voting rights to men of all races in 1869.

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Importance of Voting

The significance of participating in the democratic process and selecting representatives for different offices.

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19th Amendment

Granted women the right to vote in 1920.

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Republican & Democratic Parties

The two major political parties in the US, dominant since the 1860s.

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Political Parties

Groups that support specific political viewpoints and support candidates.

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Electoral College

A system that combines popular vote and electoral votes to determine president.

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Popular Vote

The sum total of individual votes in a presidential election.

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Electoral Votes

Votes cast by electors (people assigned to vote for president), based on state popular vote results.

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Presidential Election

An election held every four years to choose the president of the US.

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Electoral College Process

A process determining the president by combining popular votes with electoral votes based on state representation.

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Electors Number

Each state's electors are equal to the number of its congressional representatives (House + Senate).

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Congressional Representation

The number of seats in the House of Representatives each state has, determined by population.

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Primary Election

Election where political parties choose their presidential candidate.

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General Election

Final election determining the president from the chosen party candidates.

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Inauguration Day

The day the elected president takes office.

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Voting Methods

Methods available for casting votes, including in-person and mail-in.

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Polling Stations

Locations where people vote in person.

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Early Voting

Voting before Election Day.

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Voting by Mail

Voting by mail instead of in person.

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Political Debate

Public discussion between opposing political candidates on important issues.

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Public Opinion

The collective views of people on important issues.

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Importance of Voting

Voting enables participation in a democracy, expressing opinions, and choosing representatives.

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Geometric Theorems

Statements about geometric shapes that can be proven true using logical reasoning and existing geometric facts.

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Geometric Postulates

Statements accepted as true without proof, forming the basis of geometric reasoning.

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Applications of Geometry

Practical uses of geometric principles in various fields, including architecture, engineering, and computer graphics.

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Coordinate Geometry

Techniques used to represent points on lines and curves using coordinates, enabling calculations and analysis.

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Graph of a Function

A visual representation of a function where points on the graph satisfy the function's equation.

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Geometry

The branch of mathematics studying shapes, sizes, positions, angles, and dimensions of objects.

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Plane Geometry

Geometry dealing with shapes and figures in a two-dimensional space.

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Solid Geometry

Geometry dealing with three-dimensional shapes and their properties, like volume and surface area.

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Coordinate Geometry

Geometry using a coordinate system (e.g., Cartesian) to represent points and figures algebraically.

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Points

Locations in space represented by dots.

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Lines

Straight paths extending infinitely in both directions.

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Volume

The amount of space a three-dimensional object occupies.

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Surface Area

The total area of the surfaces of a three-dimensional object.

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Study Notes

Election Day in the United States

  • Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
  • Voting on Election Day is considered a right and a privilege.

Voting Rights in the United States

  • Voting rights in the United States have evolved over time.
  • Only white men over 21 were allowed to vote initially.
  • The 15th Amendment in 1869 granted voting rights to men of any race or color.
  • The 19th Amendment in 1920 granted women the right to vote.
  • Today, every US citizen over 18 has the right to vote.

Political Parties in the US

  • The major political parties in the US are the Republican and Democratic parties.
  • These parties have been the main parties since the 1860s.
  • Other parties exist, such as the Libertarian Party, but have less influence.

The Importance of Opposite Political Views

  • Having different political parties allows for a variety of opinions and views on important issues.
  • This fosters debate and discussion, which ultimately benefits the democratic process.
  • If there was only one party, their views would be automatically enacted without much scrutiny.

Role of Politicians on Election Day

  • Politicians work with large teams to win elections.
  • They use polls and statistics to gauge public opinion and determine issues to focus on.
  • They travel to different communities to communicate their ideas and encourage people to vote.
  • Politicians give speeches and debate with opposing parties on important issues.

Types of Elections in the United States

  • There are elections for local government officials, members of the House of Representatives, and members of the Senate.
  • Presidential elections happen every four years.

Voting Methods in the United States

  • Most people vote in person at polling stations assigned by residential address.
  • Voting typically takes place in schools or libraries.
  • US identification is required to verify voter identity and prevent multiple votes.
  • Voting by mail is an option for overseas citizens, deployed military personnel, and those on vacation.
  • Early voting is also an option for those unable to vote on Election Day.

Why Voting is Important

  • Voting allows citizens to participate in the democratic process and share their views.
  • It signifies belief in democracy and the right to choose your representatives.

The Presidential Election

  • The presidential election occurs every four years in the United States on Election Day, the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
  • The Electoral College, established by the founding fathers, elects the president.
  • It's a system that combines popular votes and electoral votes to determine the president.
  • The Electoral College was designed as a compromise to give both citizens and elected officials a voice in the election.
  • On Election Day, citizens from each state vote for their preferred presidential candidate.
  • The state with the most popular votes determines the winner, and the state's electors then vote on behalf of its citizens.
  • Each state has a specific number of electors based on its congressional representation – one elector for each member of the House of Representatives and two electors for the two senators.
  • The number of House Representatives for each state is determined by its population, meaning larger states have more electors.
  • For example, California has 55 electors, while Connecticut has only 7.
  • Each state's electors vote for the candidate who won the state's popular vote, even if the margin of victory was small.
  • The Electoral College vote rarely differs significantly from the popular vote.
  • Some Americans believe the Electoral College is outdated and should be replaced because a candidate can win the presidency without winning the popular vote.
  • This has occurred five times in American history: Andrew Jackson (1824), Samuel Tilden (1876), Grover Cleveland (1888), Al Gore (2000), and Hillary Clinton (2016) all won the popular vote but lost the Electoral College vote.
  • Supporters of the Electoral College argue that it prevents states with large populations from controlling the outcome of elections, giving power to smaller states.
  • A candidate requires 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win the presidency.
  • The presidential election process has two phases: the primary election and the general election.
  • In the primary election, each party (Democrats and Republicans) selects a candidate to represent them in the general election.
  • The general election takes place in November, where the public votes for the president from among the primary election winners.
  • The winning candidate is sworn into office in January on Inauguration Day.

US Presidential Election

  • The US presidential election occurs every four years on Election Day, the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
  • The Electoral College, established by the Founding Fathers, determines the president. It combines popular votes and elector votes.
  • The Electoral College ensures both citizens and elected officials have a voice in the election.
  • On Election Day, citizens vote for their preferred presidential candidate.
  • The state with the most popular votes determines the winning candidate.
  • Each state has electors who vote for the president based on the state's popular vote.
  • Each state has electors equal to its congressional representation (House members + 2 senators).
  • States with larger populations have more electors (e.g., California with 55) than smaller states (e.g., Connecticut with 7).
  • Electors typically vote for the popular vote winner, even if by a small margin.
  • The Electoral College remains controversial because a candidate can win the presidency without winning the popular vote.
  • This has occurred five times historically: Andrew Jackson (1824), Samuel Tilden (1876), Grover Cleveland (1888), Al Gore (2000), and Hillary Clinton (2016).
  • The Electoral College proponents argue it distributes power to smaller states, preventing large states from deciding the election.
  • A candidate needs 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win the presidency.
  • There are two phases in the presidential election process: the primary and the general election.
  • The primary election involves each party (Democrats and Republicans) selecting their candidate.
  • The general election, held in November, allows voters to choose between the primary winners.
  • Following the general election, the winning candidate is inaugurated in January.

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