Civics 2.7 (2)

Which of the following is a formal constitutional requirement for becoming president?

• One must be at least 40 years of age.
• One must be a resident in the United States for at least 1 year.
• One must be a natural-born citizen.
• One must be a white male.

The most common way people become candidates for public office is through

• popular drafts
• party caucuses
• petition drives
• self-announcement

Most presidential campaign money during the general election is spent on

• maintaining a campaign staff.
• advertising on television.
• mass mailing of campaign literature.
• staging of personal appearances.

What is the main criticism leveled against the Electoral College system for electing presidents?

• It takes too long.
• It is undemocratic.
• It discourages voting.
• It costs too much money.

According to the U.S. Constitution, if no one candidate receives a majority vote of the Electoral College, who chooses the president?

• the U.S. Senate
• the U.S. House of Representatives
• both the Senate and House in joint session
• the people in a runoff election

The United States of America has a general election to select a President how often?

• Every 8 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 3 years

• Every 4 years

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a presidential candidate?

• At least 35 years old
• Natural born US citizen
• College educated
• US resident at least 14 years

People with similar ideas usually belong to the same  . . . .

• Political party
• Voting precinct
• Primary group
• Gym

Candidates from the same political party campaign throughout the country to  . . .

• Win the friendship of party members
• Win the votes of party members
• Win the chance to continue in politics
• Win the lottery

After primaries and caucuses are over, the political parties have what kind of meeting to choose the one candidate to represent the party in the general election?

• Regional convention
• National convention
• National seminar
• Regional Seminar