13.3 – 13.5 Electing the President

Presidential Primaries (elections held from Jan to June; used by more than ¾ of States to choose the Republican & Democratic candidates)

National Conventions (Democratic & Republican conventions held in Aug. Delegates chosen in the primaries choose the nominee for each party.)

Election Day (Voters vote on the Tues after the 1st Mon in Nov. Voters actually pick presidential electors who are expected to vote for the candidate who won the primaries.)

Electoral College (Electors cast their ballots on the Mon after the 2nd Wed in Dec. Their ballots are counted on Jan 6th. A majority (1 more than ½) is needed for election as the President.)

The Presidency (Inauguration day is Jan. 20th)