1. The nominating process
Elections
The nominating process

2. Epic Rap Battle of history

3. Step 1 - Nomination Self-announcements Caucus Convention
Direct primary
petition

4. caucus Group of registered voters Open debate an discussion
Winner takes all

5. The convention Party members elected Officially nominate the candidate
Sent to national convention
Officially nominate the candidate

6. Direct Primary Election within the party Open primary Closed primary
Any registered voter
Closed primary
Only registered party members

7. Petition
Collect signatures
Used at local levels mostly

8. General Election

9. Control over voting State power to regulate process
+500,000 hold elected office
+87,000 units of government
Include state & local letters

10. Election Day
“in November of every even numbered year, the Tuesday- after-the-first-Monday”
Local elections vary state to state

11. Early Voting
Absentee voting
Coattail effect

12. Casting a ballot Secret ballot Must vote in your precinct
Result of political machines
Must vote in your precinct
Sample ballot

13. Closure What are the 5 ways of nominating a candidate?
What Is the difference between an open and closed primary?
Explain how a caucus works.
When is election day held for national elections?