https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc en-us 2020-12-03 21:58:23 UTC 2025-10-03 11:26:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f8.png chazhang https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986630049 Presidential candidates must meet the eligibility requirements; they must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen of the United States, and have been a resident in the United States for at least 14 years. Eligibility requirements do not prevent women and minorities from running.

]]> 2020-12-04 04:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986630049 chazhang https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986630919 Candidates from different political parties announce their candidacy to run for the Democratic, Republican, or third party (libertarian and green are most notable) nominations. Candidates include senators, party activists, governors, etc. and typically announce their candidacy from February to August.

]]> 2020-12-04 04:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986630919 chazhang https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986631860 Iowa Caucuses are the first presidential primaries, for members of the Republican or Democratic parties. Iowan voters vote during caucuses on political candidates, and often caucuses are seen as strong indicators for how presidential candidates will fare later in the election process. ]]> 2020-12-04 04:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986631860 chazhang https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986632090 The New Hampshire presidential primary is always the first primary and second contest in the process of selecting delegates for the Democratic and Republican nominations and national conventions. Its significance lies within the mass amount of media coverage and attention it receives.]]> 2020-12-04 04:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986632090 chazhang https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986632324 Front-loading is a term used to describe when states move their primaries earlier to achieve greater influence in selecting party delegates. For example, Florida in 2012 moved their primaries to January 31st, causing a chain reaction for other states to move their primaries earlier.]]> 2020-12-04 04:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986632324 chazhang https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986633802 Super Tuesday is the US presidential primary day where the majority of states hold their caucuses or primary elections for delegates voting in the presidential nominations. This day typically occurs sometime during the months of February.]]> 2020-12-04 04:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986633802 chazhang https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986634073 At the national conventions, state delegates that were selected during the primary elections and caucuses vote on presidential candidates to determine the final presidential nominee for their party. During national conventions, the chosen presidential candidate also chooses a vice president candidate as a running mate. For example, at the Democratic National Convention 2020, Joe Biden was chosen as the democratic presidential nominee with Kamala Harris as the democratic vice president nominee.]]> 2020-12-04 04:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986634073 chazhang https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986634312 The presidential elections of the United States occur every four years on the first Tuesday after November 1, known as Election Day. During the general election, voters from each state indirectly vote (for state electors of the Electoral College who cast direct votes) for the president and vice president. Typically coinciding general elections of other local, city, county, state, and federal are also put on the Election Day ballot. ]]> 2020-12-04 04:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986634312 chazhang https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986634507 The Electoral College vote typically occurs mid-December and is the day that the state electors (majority of states use winner takes all system)meet to formally cast their votes for the president and vice president. These electoral ballots then are officially received and counted by Congress in the following weeks. ]]> 2020-12-04 04:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986634507 chazhang https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986634678 The president elect is sworn into office on January 20. He/She/They also delivers an inauguration speech to present their vision for the United States and their goals for their presidential term. ]]> 2020-12-04 04:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chazhang/j0k57wdmdthucdmc/wish/986634678