This document provides information about the voting process in the United States. It discusses how to become a registered voter by being 18 years old, a US citizen, and meeting state registration requirements. It describes the two types of elections - primary elections where parties choose candidates, and general elections where the public votes for leaders. It also outlines the differences between closed and open primaries, how independent candidates can get on ballots, when general elections are held, and the history and process of voting.