Presidential Elections 1789-2008

by Congressional Quarterly

Book Overview

This comprehensive resource explains with detail and clarity the evolution of presidential elections. Now updated to include full coverage of the 2008 contest between John McCain and Barack Obama, the book illustrates the means by which the president is elected--including the complexities of the Electoral College system. Readers will find information on: Who runs for president and how the process works from primaries to inauguration The contests held...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604265418
• ISBN13: 9781604265415
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 417 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 10.9"