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Drawing on the results of more than 100,000 local elections dating back over three decades, this unique and comprehensive survey addresses the key issues and confusions which surround the local election system in Britain.

Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The American electoral process -- 3. The transformation of American campaigns -- 4. Financing campaigns -- 5. Modern campaign strategies -- 6. Political parties and interest groups -- 7. Media -- 8. Presidential campaigns -- 9. Congressional campaigns -- 10. State and local elections -- 11. Voter participation -- 12. Vote choice -- 13. Democracy in action or a broken system? -- Glossary. Credits. Index

"Every four years, the United States elects a president. The country has gone through this process every four years since it officially became the United States. Learn about the people's right to elect leadership for their country and understand the role the people play in their democracy"--

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Chapter 1: The Election System -- Chapter 2: Types of Elections -- Chapter 3: The Constitution -- Chapter 4: The Electoral College -- Chapter 5: Popular and Electoral Votes -- Chapter 6: Eligibility and Ways to Vote -- Visual Summary: The Voting System in Action -- Glossary -- For More Information -- Index -- Back Cover

Voting may not be a legal obligation, but it is certainly one of the most important privileges citizens of a democracy have. Serving as a primer on civic engagement, this lively volume teaches readers about the basics of the electoral process-from registration to casting a ballot-in the United States. Readers will learn about the different types of elections, what campaigns are, and how ordinary citizens can effect change. Guiding questions invite readers to consider the reasons for various electoral practices and educate them on the importance of making their voices heard