ABC's of how America chooses a president.

From: U.S. News & World Report | Date: February 20, 1984 | Copyright information

NOW GETTING UNDER WAY is one of the most important, and often most misunderstood, rites of American democracy--electing a President.

Since the 1972 election, U.S. News & World Report has compiled, in question-answer form, an explanation of every step in the complex process stretching from precinct to White House. The race for party nominations, national conventions, campaigns and how they are financed, voter turnout, mechanics of the Electoral College--all that and mor...

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