What is a primary election, general election, special election, run-off election and recall election.

A primary election is an election during which voters can indicate their preferred candidate in an upcoming general election. In other words its a process for narrowing the number of candidates for  general elections.

General Election  is a process, during which, nation's primary legislative candidates a nation or state are elected. Generally they are held at some intervals such as every four years.

Special Election is an election scheduled at unusual date for a specific purpose. It happens generally to fill an position that has become vacant before the incumbent has completed the term.

Run-off Election means an initial election did not result in a winner because it was tied or too close to call. A runoff election settles the matter, providing a final decision.

A Recall Election (is also known as recall referendum and it is a procedure when voters elected official can be removed from the post via direct vote before that official's term has ended.

the federal government of the united states was established by the constitution. us is a presidential republic. the president is head of state, head of government and of a two party legislative and electoral system. the supreme court balances the powers of the federal and the state government. yhe executive branch is headed by the oresident. there are two chambers of congress, the senate and the house of representatives. judicial power is exercised by the judicial branch (or judiciary), comprised of the supreme court and lower federal courts. the judiciary's function is to interpret the   constitution as well as the federal laws and regulations.