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Why is the U.S. General Election Held on a Tuesday in November? (ZT)
Ever wonder why the United States vote on a Tuesday in November? It wasn't always that way. For the first 15 presidental elections, each state chose its own voting day until communications cause worries that the early states would influence the later voters. So congress picked one day for everyone： the first Tuesday after first Monday in November.
Why Tuesday?
Roads were poor or noexistent. It could take a day to a polling station. Congress avoided forcing travel on Sunday, the Christian Sabbath. Monday was the day of travel for voters who need it.
Why November?
Most Americans were farmers. In November, the harvest is over. The worst winter weather is still ahead. These days, the roads were good. Few Americans farm. While some propose holidng national elections on Saturday, the United States contiunes to vote on a Tuesday in November.
美國的大選為什麽在11月的星期二舉行？
有人想知道為什麽美國在11月的星期二投票？其實並不總是這樣，在前15次總統選舉中，每個州決定投票日，直到通訊交流引起人們擔心，早投票的州的選民會影響後來的選民。 國會才決定：在11月第一個星期一後的第一個星期二為大選日子。
為什麽是星期二？
因為那時道路很差或者根本沒有路，選民需要走一天時間才能到達投票站。 國會為了避免選民在星期日，基督安息日出門， 就把星期一就定為選民的出門投票的日子。
為什麽是11月？
因為當時大多數美國人是農民。 11月，收獲結束了，最惡劣的冬天還沒到來。後來，路況良好，務農的美國人也少了。有人提議在星期六舉行全國選舉，但是美國還是延續在11月的星期二投票。
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