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Why are US presidential elections so long ?
- Essay length: 833 words
- Submitted: 01/11/2010
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Marked by teacher:
Jessica Jung
Teacher essay summary
Overall this answer does address the needs of the question by explaining the process through which US Presidential Candidates must go in order to get elected, however there is some additional information that should be included. A mention of the debates and electoral college would improve this answer, and a more chronological approach would really emphasise how the long the process is.
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Marked by teacher Jessica Jung 04/04/2012
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Why is the US Presidential election such a long process (15m)
The process of electing a president of the United States is certainly a long one. The formal process takes nearly a year but in reality starts before it's even begun. The first point to make is that of the importance of the campaign trail. Presidential elections take place in November but before this a significant countrywide election campaign is launched. The Presidential election specifically is as much about character and personality as it is politics, and so it is seen as vital that the chosen candidate of each party effectively "tours" the country fist hand to deliver their message in person. Naturally, The US having 50 states can make this process a long one, but not only does it add a personal aspect to each of the states votes, but also can act as a good test of stamina. The job of president can be long, gruelling and both physically and mentally demanding and the campaign trail can act as a final test before people cast their votes. For example in 2008 Barack Obama showed himself to not only be more in touch with the modern electorate but
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MbT essay summary
Overall this answer does address the needs of the question by explaining the process through which US Presidential Candidates must go in order to get elected, however there is some additional information that should be included. A mention of the debates and electoral college would improve this answer, and a more chronological approach would really emphasise how the long the process is.
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