The APsolute RecAP: United States Government Edition - Elections
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In this episode we will focus mainly on Congressional elections, with some discussion of what is the same and different in presidential elections. Elections in the United States happen every two years, but most people really only pay attention during years, like this one, where it is a presidential election as seen in voter turnout.(1:15 ) In order to get on the ballot for the election in November, one must first win their primary. (2:10 ) We also look at the alternative called a caucus, which only happens for the presidential election. (2:50 ) The episode also looks at the role of the party convention past and present. (4:32 ) Finally, it explains the plurality election system here in the US and how it results in two main political parties.(5:44 )
Today’s question of the day is (8:38 ):The popularity of caucuses continues to dwindle and many states have switched their system to primaries since the last election. There are now only 3 states that have a caucus. Can you name one?
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