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Electing a U.S. president, Xina M. Uhl

eng

index present

non fiction

Electing a U.S. president

Xina M. Uhl

Rosen Verified: U.S. Government

"The president of the United States holds the most important office in the country. The person who is elected to fill this position represents the nation's highest commitment to the rule of law. The process by which this job is filled can be hard for struggling readers to grasp, leaving them uninformed. With a focus on simple language and helpful graphics, this title makes the ins and outs of a presidential election easy to understand. Readers will be directed to the Constitution for ultimate guidance, but this primary source will be explained with clear examples of its use, from the nation's founding to modern times"--, Provided by publisher

The number one job -- The three branches -- The job description -- Political parties -- A big decision -- What candidates stand for -- A team of helpers -- Getting the word out -- Holding debates -- Primary or caucus? -- Choosing a nominee -- Running as one -- Talking and more talking -- Election Day -- Is the Electoral College a school? -- Numbers and the Electoral College -- The popular vote -- Should we keep the Electoral College? -- Against the Electoral College -- Victory or defeat -- The long process -- Glossary -- Index

juvenile

Electing a United States president