General Information

This page outlines fundamental aspects of the US political system. All 50 states maintain independence while recognizing the US Constitution. The constitution ensures basic democratic principles, and the Bill of Rights guarantees equal rights for all citizens.

Vocabulary: The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, which protect individual liberties.

Highlight: The balance between state independence and federal unity is a key feature of the politisches System USA.

Electoral System

The US electoral system has specific rules and procedures:

• Voting age is 18, and voters must reside in a US state or Washington, D.C.
• Prisoners and some former inmates are excluded from voting
• Voting can be done in person or by mail, with some states offering early voting
• Elections are held on the first Tuesday in November
• Each state has its own specific suffrage laws

Vocabulary: Suffrage refers to the right to vote in political elections.

Highlight: Understanding the intricacies of the Wahlsystem USA einfach erklärt is crucial for comprehending American democracy.

Electoral College System

The US presidential election uses an indirect voting system called the Electoral College:

• Voters cast ballots for electors, not directly for the president
• Each state's number of electors equals its total Senators and Representatives in Congress
• There are 538 total electors in the Electoral College
• A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the presidency
• Swing states, where results are unpredictable, receive more campaign attention

Definition: Swing states are states where the outcome of an election is uncertain and can "swing" to either party.

Highlight: The Electoral College is a unique feature of the Wahlsystem USA Wahlmänner and plays a crucial role in presidential elections.

Electoral Map

This page displays a map of the United States showing the distribution of electoral votes among the states. It highlights the importance of each state's contribution to the Electoral College:

• Larger states like California (55 votes) and Texas (38 votes) have significant influence
• Smaller states like Alaska and Wyoming have a minimum of 3 electoral votes each
• The map is color-coded to show Democratic (blue) and Republican (red) leanings

Example: In the 2016 election, the map shows 212 Democratic votes, 170 Republican votes, and 156 undecided votes.

Highlight: This visual representation helps in understanding the Wahlsystem USA schaubild and its impact on election strategies.