Ever wondered how the President of the USA is chosen?
Imagine picking a class monitor, but instead of just your class voting, the whole school gets involved! That’s a bit like how the United States picks its President.
It’s a big event, with many steps to ensure everyone gets a say. Just like in India, where we vote for our Prime Minister, Americans vote for their President.
But the way they do it is a bit different. Let’s explore how they choose their leader and what makes it unique!
Primaries and Caucuses: The First Steps
In the US, before people vote for the President, they first pick who will run for President. This happens through primaries and caucuses.
Primaries are like regular voting, but caucuses are like big meetings where people talk and decide who they like best.
The Big Convention Party
After the primaries and caucuses, each political party has a big meeting called a national convention.
It’s like a huge party where they officially pick who will run for President. The chosen one then gets to run in the final race to become President.
The Final Vote and the Electoral College
In November, everyone in the US votes, but that’s not the final step! The votes help decide which group of people, called electors, will actually pick the President.
This group is called the Electoral College, and they have the final say. It’s a bit like having a school council vote for the class monitor after everyone in the class has voted.
