Electoral College
Article Two of the Constitution originally established the method of presidential elections, including the creation of the Electoral College, … See more

Eligibility requirements
Article Two of the Constitution stipulates that for a person to serve as president, the individual must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the United States for a period of no less … See more

Voter turnout in the 2004 and 2008 elections showed a noticeable increase over the turnout in 1996 and 2000. Prior to 2004, voter turnout in … See more

Presidential elections are held on the same date as those for all the seats in the House of Representatives, the full terms for 33 or 34 of the … See more

Previous experience
Among the 45 persons who have served as president, only Donald Trump had never held a position … See more

The presidential election process is controversial, with critics arguing that it is inherently undemocratic, and discourages voter participation and turnout in many areas of the country. … See more

Prior to 1967, many presidential candidates disclosed assets, stock holdings, and other information which might affect the public trust. In that year, Republican candidate See more