US elections - how do they work?

Find out all the basics about US elections in less than five minutes!

Published Oct 25, 2012

This introductory video explains how the US President, Senate and House of Representatives are elected, and takes a quick look at the Electoral College system, running mates, campaign finance, and much more along the way.

Video published by the UK Parliament YouTube channel

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