If you've been following the US presidential election campaign, you'll probably know that tomorrow is Super Tuesday. But why is this day so important? And what actually happens on Super Tuesday? Watch this video to get the essentials in less than 40 seconds, and then do the quiz below to see what you remembered. If you want a more detailed explanation, explore the links in the 'ALSO SEE' section.
TRANSCRIPT
On Super Tuesday, 12 US states all vote on the same day. This year it's March 1st, and up for grabs are some delegate-rich states including Texas, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Georgia. In total nearly a quarter of all Republican delegates are awarded that day, and about a fifth of the Democrats' delegates. Now, how these votes are divide depends on different rules in each party, different rules in each state, and how well each candidate does. But what Super Tuesday does deliver is a lot of votes all at once. Those who do well often go on to become the presidential nominee of their party. Those who do badly often drop out of the race when they don't have enough votes or money to continue.
ALSO SEE
• Super Tuesday for dummies: 7 facts (NJ.com video)
• What's so 'Super' about a Tuesday? (CNN Politics video)
• US ELECTION 2016: Super Tuesday explained (ODN video)
• What is Super Tuesday? (Sky News video)
• Everything you need to know about Super Tuesday (Politico)
• Super Tuesday: Here's What You Need To Know (NPR)
• Super Tuesday cheat sheet: everything you need to know (The Guardian)
• What is Super Tuesday and why is it so important to the US presidential election? (The Telegraph - with video)
