https://padlet.com/chuckt2326/9krnnky1npte en-us 2017-05-01 20:06:00 UTC 2017-05-01 20:27:08 UTC hello@padlet.com chuckt2326 https://padlet.com/chuckt2326/9krnnky1npte/wish/169282320 most candidates for President go through a series of state primaries and caucuses.  Though primaries and caucuses are run differently, they both serve the same purpose—to allow the states to help choose the political parties’ nominees for the general election. (1)]]> 2017-05-01 20:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/chuckt2326/9krnnky1npte/wish/169282320 chuckt2326 https://padlet.com/chuckt2326/9krnnky1npte/wish/169282579 Most political parties hold a convention to finalize their choice for their Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees. (8)]]> 2017-05-01 20:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chuckt2326/9krnnky1npte/wish/169282579 chuckt2326 https://padlet.com/chuckt2326/9krnnky1npte/wish/169282946 General election campaigning begins after a single nominee is chosen from each political party, via primaries, caucuses, and national conventions. These candidates travel the country, explaining their views and plans to the general population and trying to win the support of potential voters. Rallies, debates, and advertising are a big part of general election campaigning. (5)]]> 2017-05-01 20:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/chuckt2326/9krnnky1npte/wish/169282946 chuckt2326 https://padlet.com/chuckt2326/9krnnky1npte/wish/169283029 Unlike in other U.S. elections, the President and Vice President are not elected directly by the people. Instead, they’re chosen by “electors” through a process called the Electoral College. (8)]]> 2017-05-01 20:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chuckt2326/9krnnky1npte/wish/169283029