Elections Mini Unit

How old do you have to be to vote?

• 12
• 16
• 18
• 21

What is a ballot?

• a list of candidates
• voter registration
• a poll
• suffrage 

How often does the general election occur?

• every 4 years (even # years)
• every 3 years
• every 12 years
• odd numbered years

How many electoral votes does it take to win the presidential election?

• 200
• 260
• 270
• 290

What is suffrage?

• suffering
• the right to vote
• cancelling the election
• hurting someone

"Blue State" means the people of that state primarily support _____________.

• Green party
• Libertarian party
• Democratic party
• Republican party 

What is the main purpose of the primary election?

• See who is old enough to vote
• pick the new president
• narrow down the field of candidates
• count how many voters are registered

The electoral college has ________ members. 

• 538
• 333
• 460
• 570

The number of electors is _______ the number of representatives in congress.

• more than
• less than
• equal to 

How often do we hold a Presidential election?

• Every 6 years

• Every four years

• When needed

• Every 8 years