U.S. Elections
U.S. Elections
Background materials for the election and election process in the United States of America:
• 2012 Primary Schedule and current schedule
• Campaign Finance Reform and the 2004 Election (McCain-Feingold)
• FAQs
• Federal Election Commission Regulates Presidential Campaigns
• Financing Campaigns
• Glossary of U.S. Election Terms
• The Role of Political Parties
• USA Elections in Brief or e-Book (PDF 3.8MB)
• Youth Votes! The 2012 U.S. Elections (PDF 9.6MB)
Resources for Students
- Elections..the American Way
- Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
- Congress for Kids: The Primary Election
- How the President Is Elected
- Election 2012 - A Guide for Educators and Students (PDF 3.56MB)
U.S. Elections in Brief: The online articles linked below provide indepth information on how the U.S. primary and general elections.
- Introduction
- The Role of Political Parties
- Presidential Nominations
- Congressional Elections
- Polls and Pundits
- Financing Campaigns
- U.S. Elections Procedures
Articles
- Election Officer Training Ensures Fairness at U.S. Polls
- Visiting Journalists Learn About U.S. Political Process
- Romney Win in First Republican Race in West Fails to Shrink Field
- After Florida, Republican Presidential Hopefuls Move West
- American Electorate Has New Face for 2012 Race
- South Carolina Voters Keep Things Interesting in White House Race
- Whew! That Was Close
- Iowa Has Spoken. Does It Matter?
- Caucus-Craving Iowa Democrats Console Themselves with Webchat
- U.S. Political Parties: An Ongoing Evolution
- U.S. Elections: 2012 Primary Schedule
- Glossary of U.S. Election Terms
- Presidential Candidates Step Up Campaigns in Critical States
- Iowa Caucuses: U.S. Politics Move to a Farm State (In Brief)
- Law on Political Activity Restricts, Protects Federal Workers
- U.S. State, Local Elections Important Despite Low Turnout
- How Raucous Is The Caucus?
- How the U.S. Decided When to Vote (In Brief)
- U.S. Federal Offices: Who Can Serve in Washington?
- Federal Election Commission Regulates Presidential Campaigns
- Road to White House Is Paved with Delegates
- U.S. Elections: Frequently Asked Questions
- 2012 U.S. Elections the First Influenced by “Super PACs”
- U.S. Elections: Frequently Asked Questions (resource file)
- Road to the White House Is Paved with Delegates
- U.S. Federal Offices: Who Can Serve in Washington? (resource file)
- Federal Election Commission Regulates Presidential Campaigns
Printable Electronic Journals ans Photo Slideshows
Election Videos
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Electing a U.S. President in Plain English
This video tells you all you need to know about how a U.S. President is elected every four years. -
The Role of Technology and Social Media in U.S. Elections
This video examines the role of technology and social media in U.S. Elections. -
The Road to the White House
How does the American presidential election work? This video explains the start of the process, picking the candidates. The transcript is here. -
U.S. Elections: Primary Elections
What are primaries? How do they work? Find out how Americans pick their presidential candidates through primaries. -
U.S. Elections: Caucuses Explained
What are caucuses? How do they work? Find out how
Americans pick their presidential candidates through caucuses.
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