What Is a Presidential Election?: 2024 Edition - Paperback

by Douglas Yacka (Author), Who Hq (Author)

Learn all about what it takes to run for--and win--the U.S. presidency in this fascinating guide for young readers, part of the trusted What Was? series. Featuring stickers, activities, and a color-your-own electoral map, it's the perfect way to celebrate America's 250th anniversary!

What are the differences between America's two major political parties? Is the Electoral College really a college? And who meets the basic requirements to run for president of the United States? Readers will find answers to these questions and more in this illuminating guide to the laws and procedures surrounding a presidential election, delving into everything from stump speeches and campaign slogans, to debates and nominating conventions, and finally, to Election Night and Inauguration Day. This interactive book includes fill-in activities that prompt young scholars (and would-be candidates!) to consider the issues they care most about, and what makes a good president.

Author Biography

Self-avowed political junkie Douglas Yacka is the author of Presidential Mad Libs and coauthor of Where Is Broadway? He lives in New York City.