Ch 2 Voting & Elections

Which is NOT a qualification to be able to vote in the United States?

• at least 18 years old
• US citizenship
• residency in a state
• able to read English

Which election comes first?

• primary election
• general election

In which election do voters choose between candidates in the same political party?

• primary election
• general election

Who technically selects the next President of the United States?

• Electoral College
• Congress
• Current President
• Supreme Court

Which election happens on the same day all across the United States?

• primary

• general

Which happens first when running for office?

• apply as a candidate

• nominating convention

• debates

• electoral college

Which happens LAST in a presidential election?

• general election

• electoral college votes

• campaigns and debates

• nominating convention

How many electoral votes do each state have?

• 2

• 1

• varies by population

• varies by tax dollars raised

What is a reason someone cannot vote in Florida?

• did not graduate high school

• declared mentally incapacitated

• does not read English well

• did not pass Civics in school

True or False? Fair and Free elections creates trust in democratic institutions.

• True

• False