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How to Become President of the USA
This page explains the presidential election process from beginning to end.
Kid Scoop Elections Activity Packet
Learning about political parties, elections and positions of candidates helps ensure that future generations will maintain and preserve democratic structures. There’s no better time than a presidential election year to get young citizens engaged in how democracy works. It may appear that votes simply cast a ballot on election day, but the road from candidacy to presidency can be complicated to explain. This edition of Kid Scoop makes it easy to understand the process of selecting our nation’s most important leader.
