The United States Constitution specifies that a presidential election is to be held every four years. The Constitution also sets forth the requirements for the presidency of the United States: the candidate must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen of the U.S. and a resident for 14 years. Additionally, the 22nd amendment to the Constitution limits the number of full four years terms one person can serve to 2. Being elected to the presidency encompasses far more than just meeting the Constitutional requirements. Political parties, the media and the presidential campaigning process play huge roles in determining who gets the votes on Election Day.
Political parties are broadly based coalitions that seek to gain control of the government by winning elections in order to exercise power and reward its members. They recruit candidates for office and offer a choice of rival candidates and programs. Through these efforts, they staff the government and help run it, and manage......
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