To qualify as being democratic, elections must meet certain requirements.

Why do we have elections in the first place? Learn all about it on today's podcast. [1:25]

In 1787, only two states supported direct election of the president. Learn why on today's podcast.

Today we discuss how elections work in the United States. This episode originally aired in October 2011.

Election campaigns are vital to democracy. Find out why on today's podcast.

Why are elections important to democracy? Find out on today's podcast.

On today's podcast, we learn what makes an election fair and honest.

Government is not the possession of the ruling party: it belongs to the people.

Americans have the authority and the responsibility to choose their elected leaders.

Today we look at how the United States can increase voter turnout.

Today we learn about the birth of the Electoral College.

Does the popular vote determine who wins the presidency? Find out on today's podcast.

It takes 270 electoral votes to win a presidential election outright. Learn more on today's Election Day podcast.

What happens if there is a tie vote in the Electoral College? We'll find out on today's podcast.

Identify three significant characteristics elections in a democracy must possess. [1 min. 12 secs.]

The Framers wanted to design a system to elect a president as qualified as George Washington. Doing so would not prove to be easy.

Crash Course video in which Craig discusses broadly, the basics of the election process. [8:46]

Crash Course video on Gerrymandering and how drawing (and redrawing) voting districts affects election outcomes. [7:57]

Video tutorial offers a comprehensive look at presidential elections that include: political parties, qualifications needed to be president, how caucuses and primaries work, the voting process, and the role of the electoral college. [20:36]

This video provides a brief introduction to the history of the Democratic Party, including its origins, as well as significant victories in presidential and congressional elections. [7:38]

In this video [1:23] you will learn more about the history of contested elections.

The messy business of gerrymandering made simple with the help of pepperoni and extra cheese. A playful explanation of how electoral boundaries can be manipulated to benefit the political party that is in power.

This video discusses the basic ideas behind the U.S. electoral process. It follows the chronological steps from voting to election day, focusing on each state's role.