Voting and the electoral college

Question 1

When is the election in the US?

Answer 1

Fixed term of 4 years - the Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Question 2

What are the stages of the election process?

Answer 2

Invisible primary
Primaries and Caucuses
Choosing the VP
National Party conventions
General Election Campaign
Election Day
Electoral college voting

Question 3

What is the invisible primary?

Answer 3

The period between candidates declaring an intention to run for the presidency and the primaries and caucuses. This period sees critical organisation for the campaign, gaining money and name recognition. It’s largely played out in the media