How did the election process begin in the United States? What's the difference between a primary and a midterm election? In this newly updated 3rd edition, author Jeff Fleischer explains how the US election process has evolved throughout history andinto the present, why understanding it matters, and how young adult citizens can get involved. Featuring impartial but passionate text, well-researched examples, and compelling historical anecdotes, this book will help readers better understand their government, on time for the 2024 election cycle.