What Is a Presidential Election?

This revised edition (updated for the 2024 election) explains American presidential campaigns and includes stickers,activitiesand a color-your-own Electoral Map! Who can run for president? What are the differences between America’s two major political parties? Is the Electoral College really a college? The newly updated What Is a Presidential Election? answers these questions and manymany more. From stump speeches to campaign slogansdebates to nominating conventionsand finally to Election Night and Inauguration Dayreaders will learn all about what it takes to run for–and win–the most powerful job on earth. Activities throughout prompt readers to think about the issues they care most about and consider what makes a good presidentsparking discussion with friends and family. Includes a sheet of presidential bobblehead stickers and a color-your-own Electoral Map for the upcoming 2024 election!