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This informative guide by TJ Thompson details the comprehensive seven-step process of electing the President of the United States. Starting from the announcement of a candidate running for office, to the rigorous campaigning, primary elections in each state, nomination at national party conventions, voting by citizens and electors in the electoral college, and culminating with the inauguration of the President. This step-by-step breakdown provides a clear understanding of how the highest office in the country is contested and won.
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The Election of Our President By TJ Thompson
The Election of Our President By TJ Thompson
Step 1: • Candidate announces plans to run for office
Step 1: • Candidate announces plans to run for office
Step 2: • The candidate campaigns to win support.
Step 2: • The candidate campaigns to win support.
Step 3: • A primary election takes place in each state.
Step 3: • A primary election takes place in each state.
Step 4: • Each party’s nominee is announced at a national party convention.
Step 4: • Each party’s nominee is announced at a national party convention.
Step 5: • Citizens cast their votes, actually selecting groups of electors in the electoral college.
Step 5: • Citizens cast their votes, actually selecting groups of electors in the electoral college.
Step 6: • The electoral college casts its votes.
Step 6: • The electoral college casts its votes.
Step 7: • The president is inaugurated.
Step 7: • The president is inaugurated.