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Caucuses- Primary
leaders of a politicail party meet
Each party holds an election to determine who has the most support -
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National Coventions
Delegates from different states gather to fanalize each party
The winner choosese a running mate to be candidate for the vice presidency -
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Presidental debates - Genral election
allow to share beliefs about what is best for the contry
help inform voters about each canididate
help voters decide -
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The Electoral College
Cast their ballots sealed and sent to Washington -
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A winner officially announced
votes are read before a joint session of congress