1. Chapter 7
The Electoral Process

2. Section 1: The Nominating Process
Facts:
Five major nominating methods are used in American politics: self-announcement, caucus, convention, direct primary, and petition
The most widely used method today is the direct primary
The nominating process is vital to democratic government
The nominating process determines which candidates can appear on the ballot in local, state, and national elections
Section 1: The Nominating Process

3. Section 2: Elections Facts:
Elections are regulated mostly by State law, though federal laws apply to federal elections
Most voting takes place at precincts across the country, though some occurs by mail, by absentee ballot, or by early voting procedures
All states now use the Australian ballot, usually with the office- group format, though sometimes with a party-column format
Electronic vote counting are common now
Section 2: Elections

4. Section 3: Money and Elections
Facts:
Money has always played a key role in politics
Campaign money comes from public and private sources, including political action committees, or PACs
The Federal Election Commission administers federal election laws
Candidates and contributors sometimes use loopholes in campaign finance laws to avoid regulation
Section 3: Money and Elections