[ SRTB ] 015. The American Presidential Election System.

In the United States, there are many political parties. But two are very powerful. They are the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. About two years before the presidential election, members of both parties start running for president. They want to be their party's presidential nominee. they raise money and travel around the country giving speeches. 

Every four years, the U.S. elects a president. In an election year, every state has either a primary or a caucus. This is where they elect delegates. The candidates want to get as many delegates as possible. New Hampshire has the first primary in the country. Iowa has the first caucus. As the states hold their primaries and caucuses, unpopular politicians drop out of the race. When one candidate has enough delegates, he or she becomes the party's nominee. In July or August, both parties have conventions. They officially nomiate their presidential and vice-presidential candidates there. Then, the race for president really begins. The candidates for both parties visit many states. They give speeches. They try to win voters. On the first Tuesday in November, the American voters decide who the next president will be. 

 

1. How does a candidate become a party's presidential nominee?

- By winning enough delegates.

 

2. a. The Republican Party and the Democratic Party are the most powerful parties in the U.S.

    b. The U.S. elects a new president every four years.

    c. New Hampshire has the first primary in the country. 

 

3. a. political party : a political organization that seeks to attain and maintain political power.

    b. nominee : a person who has been selected to run in an election.

    c. presidential election : an election in which the people vote for the president.