Elections

Open Ended

Why is it important for citizens to understand the steps involved in becoming President of the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about Primaries in the United States?

• They elect a person to office.

• They lead to a candidate running for a specific party.

• They occur every 4 years.

• They include the Presidential Race.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a requirement for third parties to be included in presidential debates?

• They must have a candidate in every state.

• They must hold 15% support across five national polls.

• They must have won a previous election.

• They must be approved by the moderator.

Open Ended

Explain the purpose of the 'Stand by your ad' regulation from the 2000 campaign finance reform act.

Multiple Choice

Which state does NOT require voters to register to vote?

• Arizona

• California

• North Dakota

• Texas

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about voting on Election Day.

• Polling stations are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm in Arizona.

• Mail-in ballots are the only way to vote in Arizona.

• If you are in line when the polling station closes, you can still vote.

• Photo identification is required in every state.

Fill in the Blanks

All states utilize a form of

counters to verify correct tabulations prior to elections.

Open Ended

Describe the process and significance of certifying ballots after Election Day.

Multiple Choice

Which state in the 2020 presidential election had an automatic recount if the difference was 2,000 votes or less?

• Georgia

• Michigan

• Nevada

• Wisconsin

Open Ended

Explain how the 'winner take all' system works in the allocation of electoral votes and identify any exceptions.

Multiple Select

Which of the following transitions between administrations were slowed or contentious due to external circumstances?

• Eisenhower to Kennedy

• Clinton to George W. Bush

• Reagan to Carter

• Obama to Trump

Fill in the Blanks

The 20th Amendment moved the presidential inauguration from March to

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT elected during a general election in the United States?

• President

• 1/3 of the Senate

• All of the House of Representatives

• AZ Governor

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about the different types of elections, which type do you think has the most impact on your daily life and why?