Voting and elections.
Definition
Voting and elections are the processes through which citizens choose their government representatives in a democracy. The U.S. uses a combination of primary elections, general elections, and the Electoral College (for presidential races) to select leaders at local, state, and federal levels.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 The 26th Amendment (1971) lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
- 2 Voter turnout in U.S. presidential elections typically ranges from 50-65% of eligible voters
- 3 Swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin often determine presidential election outcomes
Key Fact
The Electoral College requires 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win the presidency.