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“Electing a President: Lesson Overview (Article).” Khan Academy, Khan Academy, www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-government-and-civics/us-gov-political-participation/us-gov-electing-a-president/a/lesson-summary-electing-a-president.

Voters in Closed Primary States Must Register as a Democrat to Vote for Bernie. i.imgur.com/F2weWgB.png.

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You vote for the presidential election on NOVEMBER 3rd every year. On DECEMBER 14 voters select presidential electors who will vote on the 14th elect the president and vice president. The winner of the presidential election is inaugurated (began or introduced) on JANUARY 20th.

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Through an electoral system, a calculation of who has the most votes is made and they are elected as President of the United Sates.

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This election decides which candidates from each party to send into the GENERAL ELECTION. This pins the candidates against each other.

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The percentage of all votes won by each candidate determines who has the popular vote.

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A meeting full of delegates from political parties vote on policy and select the candidates for the presidential ELECTION DAY.

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A primary election is held. It is not only limited to registered party members. That means  independent voters or Republicans can vote in the Democratic primary to choose candidates for local, state, and national office.

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If an official has previously held a place in office it is more likely for them to win reelection, they have more media exposure, fundraising, and staff.

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An election that decides which candidates will move on is held.

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A group of electors that are chosen from each state to vote for the next president must cast their votes.

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A primary election that is only for registered members of a political PARTY CONVENTION is held.

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After hours of speeches and debates a meeting is held for people vote for the party members they want to nominate for political office.

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To become president you must three basic requirements established by the constitution.
1. A natural born citizen
2. At least 35 years old
3. A U.S. resident for at least 14 years