How Elections Work
Every four years, the American people get a crash course in how our democracy works. Learn about the Electoral College, why we vote on Tuesday, and how the government counts our votes.
Voter Registration
What is voter registration? Why is it important? Do I have to register?
What is voter registration? Why is it important? Do I have to register?
How does Election Day Work?
Voting can often be a confusing process. But don't get discouraged from exercising yours most basic democratic right. Here is a brief guide designed to answer some common Election Day questions.
Voting can often be a confusing process. But don't get discouraged from exercising yours most basic democratic right. Here is a brief guide designed to answer some common Election Day questions.
Who Works the Polls on Election Day?
When voters walk into a busy polling place on election day, they see a vast array of people, most of them rushing around, doing lots of different things. Who are these people and what is their function in the election?
When voters walk into a busy polling place on election day, they see a vast array of people, most of them rushing around, doing lots of different things. Who are these people and what is their function in the election?
Why do We Vote When We Vote?
Every day is a good day to exercise our freedom, but why do we always vote on Tuesday?
Every day is a good day to exercise our freedom, but why do we always vote on Tuesday?
Who Counts Our Votes?
After the last voter has pulled the handle, punched the card or touched the screen, how does the government count all those votes and how do they make sure the votes are counted accurately and fairly?
After the last voter has pulled the handle, punched the card or touched the screen, how does the government count all those votes and how do they make sure the votes are counted accurately and fairly?
How the Electoral College Works
On Election Day, over 90 million Americans will turn out to vote for the presidential candidates. Then, in the middle of December, the president and vice president of the United States will really be elected by the votes of only 538 citizens. Why?
On Election Day, over 90 million Americans will turn out to vote for the presidential candidates. Then, in the middle of December, the president and vice president of the United States will really be elected by the votes of only 538 citizens. Why?
What's a PAC
Learn about how PACs became an indispensable tool in the modern political campaign.
Learn about how PACs became an indispensable tool in the modern political campaign.
The House of Representatives
Before you vote in November, learn about the role of the House of Representatives in our government.
Before you vote in November, learn about the role of the House of Representatives in our government.
The Senate
The battle is on this November for control of the Senate. Learn about how why the Senate is so important to both political parties.
The battle is on this November for control of the Senate. Learn about how why the Senate is so important to both political parties.
What is the Democratic National Convention?
Every presidential election year, the Democratic Party throws a huge convention to officially nominate their candidate. This year's promises to be bigger than ever.
Every presidential election year, the Democratic Party throws a huge convention to officially nominate their candidate. This year's promises to be bigger than ever.
What is the Republican National Convention?
Where is this year's Republican National Convention and why? Learn all about this quadrennial extravaganza.
Where is this year's Republican National Convention and why? Learn all about this quadrennial extravaganza.