Every four years, the United States holds a presidential election, with the next one in 2024. The president, as the nation's leader , makes crucial decisions, collaborates with global leaders , signs laws , and commands the military. Americans aged 18 and older can vote either in person at polling stations or by mail. To run for president, a person must be at least 35 years old, born in the U.S., and have lived there for 14 years. While many candidates have prior government experience, like being a governor or senator , anyone meeting the conditions can run. In 2024, Kamala Harris, the current vice president under Joe Biden, is running as the Democratic candidate. Donald Trump, the former president from 2017 to 2021, is the Republican candidate, hoping for a second term. Other smaller party candidates are also participating, but the main competition is between Harris and Trump. The election will take place in November, and the winner, determined by the electoral college , will lead the country for the next four years. Voting is a critical way for citizens to have a say in their government's decisions and the nation's future.
Vocabulary :
• election (noun): A process where people vote to choose leaders.
• president (noun): The leader of a country who makes important decisions.
• polling station (noun): A place where people go to vote.
• candidate (noun): A person who wants to be elected for a job or position.
• military (noun): The armed forces of a country.
• term (noun): A fixed period when someone holds a job, like the presidency.
• electoral college (noun): A group of people who officially elect the president in the U.S.
• vote (verb): To make a choice in an election.