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rules of the game: - timing of elections - length of terms for house of reps, senate, president, and staggered terms for federal offices who may vote: - left up to states in constitution but since has been regulated by amendments - americans vote more often and for more offices than citizens of any other democracy special election- w ​ hen a house member dies or leaves office house of representatives: - special elections - 2 year terms senate: - 6 year terms - ⅓ up for election at one time president: - 4 year terms - limited to 2 terms with 22nd amendment 1951 lame duck​: a politician who cannot, or announces they will not, run again for office winner-take-all syst