Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share ep.05: American Politics 101_04
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
ep.05: American Politics 101_04
Podcast Shownotes: American Politics 101 - Episode 4
Presidential Campaign ProcessPresidential Terms- Term Limits
- The President serves a four-year term and can run for a second term.
The current President often runs for a second term if eligible.
- The President serves a four-year term and can run for a second term.
- Replacing a Sitting President
- It is rare for a sitting President not to run for a second term if eligible. Historically, this has not occurred during a campaign, only if a President has passed away while in office.
- It is rare for a sitting President not to run for a second term if eligible. Historically, this has not occurred during a campaign, only if a President has passed away while in office.
- Age of Candidates
- This cycle is unique as the leading candidates are the oldest in history.
During debates, questions about their fitness to serve due to their age were raised.
- This cycle is unique as the leading candidates are the oldest in history.
- Pre-Campaign Period
- Begins two years before the election with candidates fundraising and forming exploratory committees to gather support.
- Begins two years before the election with candidates fundraising and forming exploratory committees to gather support.
- Primaries and Caucuses
- Parties hold primary elections or caucuses to choose their candidates.
Voters must be at least 18 and registered with a party to participate.
- Parties hold primary elections or caucuses to choose their candidates.
- Party Debates
- Candidates participate in debates to present their policies and win support within their parties.
- Candidates participate in debates to present their policies and win support within their parties.
- National Conventions
- Each party nominates a candidate for President.
The nominee selects a Vice President running mate.
- Each party nominates a candidate for President.
- Campaign Activities
- Nominees campaign nationwide, focusing on key states, holding rallies, and appearing in the media.
- Nominees campaign nationwide, focusing on key states, holding rallies, and appearing in the media.
- Election Day
- Held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Voters cast their ballots for their party's candidate.
- Held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- Electoral Votes
- The President is elected based on the Electoral College, a point system where each state has a certain number of electoral votes.
A candidate needs at least 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win.
- The President is elected based on the Electoral College, a point system where each state has a certain number of electoral votes.
- Swing States
- States that are not consistently Democrat or Republican are crucial in elections and receive the most campaign attention.
- States that are not consistently Democrat or Republican are crucial in elections and receive the most campaign attention.
- Electoral College Exceptions
- Nebraska and Maine can split their electoral votes between candidates.
- Nebraska and Maine can split their electoral votes between candidates.
- Famous Inaugurations
- Notable inaugurations include John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. Donald Trump's inauguration was marked by significant protests.
- Notable inaugurations include John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. Donald Trump's inauguration was marked by significant protests.
- Special Cases
- Close races in states like Nebraska and Maine can influence the overall result.
- Close races in states like Nebraska and Maine can influence the overall result.
View all episodes
By 铠哥小柯ShowPodcast Shownotes: American Politics 101 - Episode 4
Presidential Campaign ProcessPresidential Terms- Term Limits
- The President serves a four-year term and can run for a second term.
The current President often runs for a second term if eligible.
- The President serves a four-year term and can run for a second term.
- Replacing a Sitting President
- It is rare for a sitting President not to run for a second term if eligible. Historically, this has not occurred during a campaign, only if a President has passed away while in office.
- It is rare for a sitting President not to run for a second term if eligible. Historically, this has not occurred during a campaign, only if a President has passed away while in office.
- Age of Candidates
- This cycle is unique as the leading candidates are the oldest in history.
During debates, questions about their fitness to serve due to their age were raised.
- This cycle is unique as the leading candidates are the oldest in history.
- Pre-Campaign Period
- Begins two years before the election with candidates fundraising and forming exploratory committees to gather support.
- Begins two years before the election with candidates fundraising and forming exploratory committees to gather support.
- Primaries and Caucuses
- Parties hold primary elections or caucuses to choose their candidates.
Voters must be at least 18 and registered with a party to participate.
- Parties hold primary elections or caucuses to choose their candidates.
- Party Debates
- Candidates participate in debates to present their policies and win support within their parties.
- Candidates participate in debates to present their policies and win support within their parties.
- National Conventions
- Each party nominates a candidate for President.
The nominee selects a Vice President running mate.
- Each party nominates a candidate for President.
- Campaign Activities
- Nominees campaign nationwide, focusing on key states, holding rallies, and appearing in the media.
- Nominees campaign nationwide, focusing on key states, holding rallies, and appearing in the media.
- Election Day
- Held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Voters cast their ballots for their party's candidate.
- Held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- Electoral Votes
- The President is elected based on the Electoral College, a point system where each state has a certain number of electoral votes.
A candidate needs at least 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win.
- The President is elected based on the Electoral College, a point system where each state has a certain number of electoral votes.
- Swing States
- States that are not consistently Democrat or Republican are crucial in elections and receive the most campaign attention.
- States that are not consistently Democrat or Republican are crucial in elections and receive the most campaign attention.
- Electoral College Exceptions
- Nebraska and Maine can split their electoral votes between candidates.
- Nebraska and Maine can split their electoral votes between candidates.
- Famous Inaugurations
- Notable inaugurations include John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. Donald Trump's inauguration was marked by significant protests.
- Notable inaugurations include John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama. Donald Trump's inauguration was marked by significant protests.
- Special Cases
- Close races in states like Nebraska and Maine can influence the overall result.
- Close races in states like Nebraska and Maine can influence the overall result.