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How the US President is Elected: A Step-by-Step Guide
How the US President is Elected: A Step-by-Step Guide
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The 2024 elections in the United States are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. In this presidential election year, incumbent Vice President... 06.10.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The United States President and Vice President are elected every four years in a unique, two-step process. Here's how it works:1. The People Vote:2. The Electoral College Votes:Why This System?Sputnik's infographic illustrates the US election process, highlighting key points like the role of electors, the allocation of electoral votes, and the importance of reaching the 270 vote threshold.
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How the US President is Elected: A Step-by-Step Guide
The 2024 elections in the United States are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. In this presidential election year, incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party is running against Republican candidate and former US President Donald Trump.
The United States President and Vice President are elected every four years in a unique, two-step process. Here's how it works:
Citizens cast their ballots for a candidate for President and Vice President, typically on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
They are actually voting for a slate of electors, who are pledged to support a specific candidate.
2. The Electoral College Votes:
Each state has a certain number of electors based on its population.
The candidate who wins the popular vote in a state typically wins all of that state's electoral votes (except in Maine and Nebraska).
The candidate who receives a majority of the electoral votes (at least 270 out of 538) becomes President.
The Electoral College was established by the Founding Fathers to ensure representation of smaller states and to balance the influence of large states.
It has been the subject of much debate, with critics arguing that it can lead to a candidate winning the presidency without winning the popular vote.
Sputnik's infographic illustrates the US election process, highlighting key points like the role of electors, the allocation of electoral votes, and the importance of reaching the 270 vote threshold.
