Before a behavior actually occurs, antecedents focus on the stimuli that influence the behavior that is about to happen. After the behavior occurs, consequences fall into place. Consequences consist of rewards or punishments.
The election of President and Vice President of the United States is an indirect election in which citizens of the United States who are registered to vote in one of the 50 U.S. states or Washington, D.C. cast ballots for members of the U.S. Electoral College, known as electors.
The Presidential election process follows a typical cycle: 1  Spring of the year before an election â Candidates announce their intentions to run. 2  Summer of the year before an election through spring of the election year â Primary and caucus debates take place. 3  January to June of election year â States and parties hold primaries and caucuses.