US President

Current Context : Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election and became the 47^th President of U.S.

• Trump from Republican Party has won more popular (citizen) votes than Democrat Kamala Harris.

US Election System

Electoral Process:

• Electoral College: Voters choose electors, not directly the president. To win, a candidate needs 270 out of 538 electoral votes.
• State Representation: States are allocated electors based on their congressional representation (Senators + House members).

Voting System:

• Methods: Includes in-person voting, early voting, absentee ballots, and mail-in voting, varying by state.
• Voter Registration: Required for participation, with different states having specific requirements.

Eligibility for President:

• Age: Must be at least 35 years old.
• Natural-born Citizen: Must be a natural-born U.S. citizen (or born to U.S. citizen parents abroad).
• Residency: Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

Tenure:

• Duration: A U.S. president serves a 4-year term.
• Re-election: A president can serve a maximum of two terms (8 years) in office, according to the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.