The Race for the Presidency

What is the main idea of "The Race for the Presidency,"?

• A candidate must win their party's primary election.

• A candidate must win a debate.

• A candidate must visit with voters and make speeches.

• Presidential candidates have to do many things before they are elected.

What is the author's point of view about debates?

• Debates are not important for candidates.

• Debates help voters make decisions and are exciting to watch.

• Debates are boring.

• Debates do not help voters make decisions.

Which sentence shows the author's point of view about election day?

• "Nobody knows for sure who will win."

• "Debates are popular ways for voters to find out more about the candidates in an election."

• "Television networks follow the process closely."

• "Election day is exciting."

Why do the candidates travel around the country? (pg. 8)

• They want to plan events and raise money.

• They want to convince people to vote for them.

• They want to cast their votes.

• They want to visit the other candidates.

Which describes the independent party? (pg. 4)

• It aims to give all workers equal opportunities and justice.

• It aims to protect peoples' rights.

• They do not belong to a party.

• They do not vote for anyone at all.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be President? (pg. 3)

• be at least 35 years old

• be at least 42 years old

• be a natural born U.S. citizen

• have lived in the U.S. for 14 or more years

Where do the parties choose their candidates? (pg. 5)

• Before the primary election.

• In the conventions.

• In their caucus.

• In the polling places.

What is a campaign? (pg. 7)

• The plan of events to help someone get elected.

• The meetings and parties that choose candidates.

• The people attending the polls.

• The party after the primary elections.

In what year did women aged 21 or older gain the right to vote? (pg. 12-13)

• 1870

• 1920

• 1856

• 1996

Which year had the least amount of people who voted? (pg. 13)

• 1984

• 1996

• 2008