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.
In the United States, Election Day is set by law as a day to elect public officials. It always falls on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. Presidential elections are held every four years. Elections to the House of Representatives and United States Senate are held every two years. U.S. Representatives serve two year terms while Senators serve six year terms. Many state and local governments hold elections on the same dates as federal elections.