Understanding the Electoral Process

Declare candidacy

Win the primary election

Attend the national convention

Make an acceptance speech.

Voting

Debates

Consensus

Campaigning

Every two years

Every four years

Every six years

Every eight years

Caucus involves secret ballots

Primary involves discussions

Caucus is more common

Primary uses secret ballots.

Voters

Delegates

Nominees

Presidents

To elect the president

To select party delegates

To create the party platform

To hold the general election.

Vote for the party's nominee

Declare their candidacy

Make an acceptance speech

Host a secret ballot.

General election

National convention

State convention

Presidential debate

To campaign for candidates

To vote for the party's nominee

To organize the election

To debate policies.

Direct Mail

Personal Appearances

Social Media

Telepathy