This is how Iowa Democrats caucus, in Lego form

Politics in lego form.
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After months of campaigning, the start of the 2016 primary season is finally upon us. At 7 p.m. CT, Iowa will kick it off. But Iowans don't vote, they caucus. The Republicans have a secret ballot system, but the Democrats in Iowa do something a little more elaborate.

Not sure how it all works? Vermont Public Radio made a handy video spelling it out — with Lego.

If you're wondering which other states hold caucuses instead of primaries, Bustle has you covered.

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Julie Kliegman

Julie Kliegman is a freelance writer based in New York. Her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, Vox, Mental Floss, Paste, the Tampa Bay Times and PolitiFact. Her cats can do somersaults.