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November 12, 2020
What Is a Peaceful Transfer of Power?

It hasn't always been easy, but it is a hallmark of American Democracy.
November 10, 2020
What Is a Concession Speech?

How a losing candidate admits defeat
October 28, 2020
What Is Early Voting?

Casting ballots ahead of the official election date has taken on historic importance in 2020
October 28, 2020
How Third Party Candidates Can Swing a US Election

If you do not identify as a Republican or Democrat you fall under the Third Party umbrella
October 28, 2020
Undecided Voters Play Pivotal Role in US Elections

Some of the most important people in US politics don't know how they are going to vote when election day comes
October 06, 2020
What Is an October Surprise?

Why this event, a month ahead of November elections makes politicians anxious
September 21, 2020
How Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Made US History

Here's what you may not know about RBG
September 13, 2020
Why US Election Results May Be Delayed in 2020

Expected delays in counting of ballots due to issues the US Postal Service is experiencing could result in a longer than usual wait for election results
September 12, 2020
What Is the United States Postal Service?

What does it do and why was it created? VOA explains.
August 31, 2020
Why Do Left and Right Have Political Meaning?

VOA explains this political concept which dates back to the 1700s
August 30, 2020
7 Things You Didn't Know About Kamala Harris

Here's what you don't know about Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris
August 30, 2020
7 Things You Didn't Know About Mike Pence

Here's what you may not know about the US vice president
August 28, 2020
What Does It Mean To Be a Red or Blue State?

Here's what determines a state's 'color'
August 24, 2020
US Republican Party History

How far back does the GOP go?
August 17, 2020
US Democratic Party History

How far back in American history does the party go?
August 10, 2020
What is a Nominating Convention?

It wasn’t until 1832 that parties held conventions to select their candidates.
August 01, 2020
Who Can Vote in the US Presidential Election?

To vote in the U.S. presidential election, a potential voter must be a U.S. citizen, be 18 years old on or before Election Day and meet residency requirements, which vary from state to state.
August 01, 2020
Video Slideshow: The US Presidents

See all the men who held the highest office in the land, from George Washington to Donald Trump.
August 01, 2020
How Has Support Changed Over Time for the Two Main US Political Parties?

The modern political landscape is now almost a reverse image of the one that existed more than a century ago
August 01, 2020
What Are the Requirements to Be US President?

The job is open only to those who meet the qualifications spelled out in the U.S. Constitution.

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