How Presidential Are Elected?
The election first starts off with the main, primary elections and caucuses which then proceeds to move onto nominating conventions. During this, the political parties each select a nominee to stand behind, favouring him or her. Along side this, the candidate must announce who she or he will have as their Vice Presidential running mate. The candidates then need to campaign across the country to display their thoughts and ideals to gain the trust and votes and participate in debates with members and candidates from other parties. I.e. Republican Vs Green. Democrat Vs Republican.
The next thing that happens is a general election in which Americans head to the pills to cast their vote for President. However the tally of those votes - mainly the popular ones - never determines the winner. However, the elections use something known as the Electoral College. In order for a candidate to win the election, a he or she must receive a majority of electoral votes. In instance that one does not receive the majority, it is then the House of Representatives who will chose the next President and the Senate who will choose the Vice President.
At the time in which George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States in 1789, only a select, 6% of voters were able to vote. In the original 13 states, male landowners over the age of 21 had any right to vote.
However, today, the U.S. Constitution grants any American over the age of 18 the ability to vote in federal (aka National), State and Local elections.
So How Many Times Can Someone Be President?
After George Washington declined to run for a third term of holding power as President, many American Citizens has believed that two terms in office was enough for any president to acquire. None of Washington's successors had even attempted a third term until Franklin D. Roosevelt tried and won the third Presidential term. However, at this time, there was the Great Depression and World War II. He even went on to win a fourth term in 1944 but sadly died in office in 1945. Some people worried claiming that it was too long for one person to take hold of Presidential power for four terms. This lead to the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to be signed in 1952 which prohibits anyone from being elected as President more than twice.
What Happens on Election Day?
On November 8, polling booths will open in all 50 states and in Washington Dc with around 120 million votes are expected to be cast in order of the citizens choice on who they feel should be running their country.
Counting begins immediately and as soon as voting is finished in the evening, the United States along with the rest of the world will get a glimpse into who may have won. This is done through the exit polls and surveys carried out throughout the day. This will help give a rough understanding on who the president will be.
The next thing that happens is a general election in which Americans head to the pills to cast their vote for President. However the tally of those votes - mainly the popular ones - never determines the winner. However, the elections use something known as the Electoral College. In order for a candidate to win the election, a he or she must receive a majority of electoral votes. In instance that one does not receive the majority, it is then the House of Representatives who will chose the next President and the Senate who will choose the Vice President.
At the time in which George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States in 1789, only a select, 6% of voters were able to vote. In the original 13 states, male landowners over the age of 21 had any right to vote.
However, today, the U.S. Constitution grants any American over the age of 18 the ability to vote in federal (aka National), State and Local elections.
So How Many Times Can Someone Be President?
After George Washington declined to run for a third term of holding power as President, many American Citizens has believed that two terms in office was enough for any president to acquire. None of Washington's successors had even attempted a third term until Franklin D. Roosevelt tried and won the third Presidential term. However, at this time, there was the Great Depression and World War II. He even went on to win a fourth term in 1944 but sadly died in office in 1945. Some people worried claiming that it was too long for one person to take hold of Presidential power for four terms. This lead to the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to be signed in 1952 which prohibits anyone from being elected as President more than twice.
What Happens on Election Day?
On November 8, polling booths will open in all 50 states and in Washington Dc with around 120 million votes are expected to be cast in order of the citizens choice on who they feel should be running their country.
Counting begins immediately and as soon as voting is finished in the evening, the United States along with the rest of the world will get a glimpse into who may have won. This is done through the exit polls and surveys carried out throughout the day. This will help give a rough understanding on who the president will be.
Sources:
https://share.america.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Elections-USA_In-Brief-Series_English_Lo-Res.pdf
https://www.usa.gov/election
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/how-does-the-us-presidential-election-work-and-what-are-the-swin/
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