University:
Illinois State University
Course:
POL 101 | Government & Politics
Academic year:

2024
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390

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1
Author:

Nesbyenvkk

General Elections What is a General Election? Every four years, people in the U.S. vote for a new president and vice president in a general election. This happens on the first Tuesday in November. In this election, citizens can vote for any candidate, no matter what political party they belong to. What is the Popular Vote? The popular vote is the total number of votes cast by citizens. In a presidential election, it helps decide the winner in each state, but the final decision is made by the Electoral College. Methods of Voting In a U.S. general election, there are several methods of voting. Each state has its own rules for voting, and not all methods are available in every state. In-Person Voting: On Election Day, voters go to a polling station. Voters may use paper ballots, touch-screen systems, or voting machines. Early Voting: In many states, voters can cast their ballot before Election Day to avoid long lines. Absentee Voting: Mail-In Voting: Voters who can’t go in person can vote by mail. In some states, all voters can vote by mail. If you could vote, which voting method would you use? Who are you voting for in your class general election?