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No, actually they don't. During a presidential election, citizens vote for a member of a electoral college to cast their vote for them. States are given a number of votes based on the population of the state. For each vote a state has, a member of the electoral college is assigned to reflect the results of the people's vote.
The scary thing is, the member of the electoral college does not necessarily have to vote in the light of the people. This system was put in place to prevent the people from voting in a dangerous tyrant into office! Although, in all of U.S. history, this has not happened...yet...
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People who elect the president?
People over the age of 18 who are registered to vote and are registered citizens of the US.
The president of the US is directly elected by?
The electors are chosen by popular vote in every State and on the same day everywhere.
What is one responsibility that is only for US Citizens?
Serve on a juryVote in a federal electionTwo responsibilities of US citizens are to serve on a jury and vote in federal elections. The Constitution gives citizens the rights to a trial by a jury. The jury is made up of US citizens. Participation of citizens on a jury helps ensure a fair trial. Another important responsibility of citizens is voting. The law does not require citizens to vote, but voting is very important part of any democracy. By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens' interests.
In the US political leaders are elected to represent the American people. While presidents governors and legislators have political authority their power comes directly from the citizens who vote for?
John Locke APEX
The process of submitting to a direct vote of the citizens for approval of rejection?
The US Constitution provides for a process of submitting a direct vote of the citizens for a approval or rejection. This process is called a referendum.
