How Do Elections Work?

by Leslie Harper

Overview

Elections are how we choose our leaders. Student council members and the president of the United States are subject to the election process. This book explains elections and voting in approachable text, including voter registration, researching candidates and issues, casting a ballot, and tallying the results. Readers will gain an understanding of the process and learn the importance of participating in civic duties.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448875054
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	08/30/2012
Series:	Civics Q&A Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What Is an Election? 4

Are There Different Kinds of Elections? 6

Who Gets to Vote? 8

What Are Political Parties? 10

How Do You Decide Whom to Vote For? 12

What Happens on Election Day? 14

How Are Votes Counted? 16

What Is the Electoral College? 18

Taking Part in Democracy! 20

Elections Q&A 22

Glossary 23

Index 24

Websites 24