How United States Elections and Voting Work

Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel

This educational video provides a comprehensive overview of the United States election system and voting process. Hosted by an engaging narrator, the lesson breaks down the complex machinery of democracy into understandable segments, covering the timing of federal elections, the differences between primary and general elections, and the various mechanisms of direct democracy like referendums and recalls. It emphasizes the importance of "down-ballot" local races which often have a more direct impact on daily life than national headlines suggest.