How US. Elections Work: Voting Process

How U.S. Elections Work and Voting Process

You will be able to explain the steps in the election process and how people vote in the United States.

Word Cloud

What are some of the branches of the U.S. Government? List them below!

Multiple Choice

What is a "Swing State?"

• A swing state is a state that always votes for one political party.
• A swing state is a state with no political parties present.
• A swing state is a state that has a fixed electoral outcome.
• A swing state is a state where both major political parties have similar levels of support, making it competitive in elections.

Multiple Choice

What was the swing state that was mentioned in the video?

• Pennsylvania
• Ohio
• Florida
• Michigan

Presidential Race:

• The Electoral College is a group of representatives from each state responsible for formally electing the President and Vice President of the United States.

• When citizens vote in a presidential election, they are voting for electors pledged to their chosen candidate; the candidate who receives at least 270 out of 538 electoral votes wins.

• This system, established in the U.S. Constitution, balances the influence of populous states with that of less populous ones in the election process.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• To select members of Congress.
• To elect the president and vice president of the United States.
• To determine state electoral votes.
• To conduct national referendums.

Voting Process:

• Registered voters go to polling places, vote by mail, or use early voting.

• Votes are counted, and winners are declared based on the rules of each race.

Multiple Choice

How does a voter vote for president?

• A voter sends a text message to the election office.
• A voter votes by raising their hand in a public forum.
• A voter casts their vote by email without verification.
• A voter votes for president by marking their choice on a ballot.