This document summarizes key aspects of the U.S. election process. It discusses how elections are administered based on the Constitution, with the President and Vice President elected every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The past four presidents are listed as George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Ronald Reagan. Voter turnout percentages from 2000 are provided. Finally, it describes the Electoral College system where electors cast ballots to elect the president, which allows someone to lose the national popular vote but win the election.

1. U.S. Election Process

2. Introduction This presentation will inform you how we elect public officials such as the President of the Unites States.

3. Topics of Discussion How Elections are administered Past Four President Elections Voter turnout in 2000 Electoral College

4. How Elections are Administered Based on Constitution Article II Created Executive Branch Every Four Years (next 2004) Tuesday after First Monday in Nov. President and Vice President serve Four Year Terms Maximum of Two Terms

5. Past Four President Elections George W. Bush (Republican) Defeated Al Gore William Jefferson Clinton (Democrat) Defeated Bob Dole George H.W. Bush (Republican) Defeated Michael Dukakis Ronald Reagan (Republican) Defeated Walter Mondale

6. Voter Turnouts 105,586,274 (51.3% of VAP) 96,456,345 104,405,155

7. Electoral College Indirect Election Equal to # of Senators and Reps. In Congress Electors Cast Ballots and Send to Senate Cons Possible for someone to win popular vote and lose election!