On November 6, the United States of America witnessed the election of the (45) the president in its history, as part of a democratic demonstration that the entire world is watching, not just the American people. The process of electing the US president takes place through several stages that many do not know about within an electoral system that is unique in its kind, and even one of the most complex electoral systems in the world despite its apparent ease.
Rules for electing the president in the United States of America: It is required that whoever runs for the position of President of the United States be born in the United States of America, be at least 35 years old, and have resided in the United States of America for at least 14 years. The same conditions are also required for whoever runs for the position of Vice President, in addition to the condition that the Vice President may not be from the same state as the President, according to the Twelfth Amendment to the US Constitution.
The US President and his Vice President are elected every four years. Contrary to popular belief, American voters do not directly elect their president. Rather, elections are decided by the Electoral College, which consists of 538 delegates. This number is equivalent to the number of members of the US Congress in the House of Representatives and the Senate, in addition to three members from the District of Columbia, which contains the capital, Washington, although it does not have any electoral representation in Congress. Each US state within this electoral college has a certain number
Legal challenges: Some legal amendments have led to legal challenges, as some laws have been challenged in federal and local courts, leading to changes or delays in their implementation.
Trump and the US Presidency War
Trump is the first president in American history to be impeached twice, and the first president to run again after impeachment. Trump was first impeached by the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives in December 2019 on charges of obstruction of Congress over his attempts to coerce Ukraine into providing damaging information about Joe Biden and misleading information regarding Russian interference in the 2016 United States election by withholding information on military aid. Trump was impeached again by the House of Representatives on January 13, 2021,
on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” over his role in the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol. Since the Senate acquitted Trump on both charges, he is not barred from seeking reelection to the presidency in 2024. The Supreme Court ruled in 2019 that Trump is ineligible to hold office under Article 3 of Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and the court attempted to disqualify him from appearing on the ballot. But these attempts were unsuccessful, and on March 4, 2024, United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that states could not determine their eligibility for national elections under Article III.
Donald Trump made false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, and continued to deny the results of the election as of June 2024. He warned that officials who denied the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election could attempt to obstruct the voting process or refuse to certify the results of the 2024 election. In the run-up to the 2024 election, the Republican Party made false claims of widespread “noncitizen voting” by immigrants in an attempt to delegitimize the election if Trump lost. Trump has been noted for trying to delay his impeachment until after the November election
Performance during Kamala Harris’s term as vice president
Policies and Reforms: Kamala Harris has worked to support initiatives and policies that include issues of social justice, climate change, and economic reform. She has been active in promoting immigration laws, equal employment, and influencing public health policies. Harris has played a significant role in foreign policy, engaging on issues such as relations with Latin American countries, international tensions, and energy security.
2024 Presidential Campaign: Democratic Party Nomination: On July 22, 2024, Kamala Harris secured enough delegates to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, where she is considered the primary contender in the upcoming election.
Election Battle: Her presidential campaign focuses on major social and economic issues, including improving the health care system, education, and economic justice.
Events and Media Appearances: Speeches and Conferences: Harris has made numerous appearances at conferences and media events to highlight her policy positions and programs. She has also participated in dialogues on public policy reforms and human rights issues.
Campaigning: She worked to build broad coalitions and strengthen her support base by interacting with voters and supporters.
Challenges and problems: Internal challenges: Harris faced some challenges in dealing with internal issues of the Democratic Party as well as dealing with criticism about her performance and political priorities.
Dealing with crises: She played a prominent role in addressing political and economic crises during her term as Vice President, including dealing with the global pandemic and its repercussions.
Personal achievements and tasks: Focus on women and minority issues: Harris continued to support women and minority issues through new initiatives and advanced support programs.
Promoting social justice: She worked to promote social justice policies and protect civil rights, and contributed to drafting new legislation related to human rights and equality. Kamala Harris remains a prominent figure in the American political arena.
