Most americans have the opportunity to vote in elections each year.

Most Americans have the opportunity to vote in multiple (three or four) elections each year.

Americans have numerous chances to vote yearly. Here are some things that they can vote on:

A) Local laws- Such as a ballot initiative.
B) Local officials- This can include a Mayor, council, etc.
C) Primaries- These help to determine the candidate for a particular party for a specific office.
D) Congress members- This can include Senators or members of the House of Representatives.
E) State officials- Such as the Governor or representatives from their respective district.

South carolina was so angry about the election of lincoln that they seceded from the union on december 20, 1860. they attacked fort sumter later, on april 12, 1861.