Election day!
Today the US will elect its 45th president. Here are some links to follow the event live: be sure not to miss the results as you wake up on Wednesday!
If you have downloaded the (free) Guardian App, on your smartphone or tablet, you can subscribe to get live results in alert format, or follow the live directly on the app's dedicated page (tag: US elections 2016)
MP / Sciences-Po students: to help you expand your general knowledge on American politics and society, and get a better grasp of the real issues at stake in this election, France Culture has a dedicated page where you can podcast great quality content (VF) to listen to when you have the time (or during your week-end jog...): Les enjeux de la présidentielle américaine.
The presidential election is a crucial moment of this year and the subject is bound to come up in at least one of the exams, so make sure you are completely up to date and well-informed!
Why is it possible for a president to be elected without the majority of the people's votes (like G.W. Bush in 2000)?
What is the electoral college? How exactly do Americans elect their president?
Here is a little video to help you understand the -- quite complex -- voting process:
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