Civics Review #14

Which series shows the correct sequence of steps to becoming President of the United States?

• Convention, Primary, General Election, Inauguration
• Primary, Convention, General Election, Electoral College Vote
• Primary, Electoral College Vote, General Election, Convention
• Primary, General Election, Inauguration, Electoral College Vote

What determines the number of electoral votes held by a state?

• The number of Senators the state has
• The number of members the state has in the House of Representatives
• The size of the state's TOTAL Congressional representation (Reps + Senators)
• The number of square miles in a state

An election where only those voters registered with that particular political party may vote to select a particular candidate.

• open primary
• closed primary
• open general
• closed genreal

An election where anyone of any political party affiliation may vote to select a candidate for a particular party

• open primary
• closed primary
• open general
• closed general

When is each political party's candidate officially nominated?

• At the finish of the California primary
• When his/ her party holds their official vote
• At the party's national convention
• On election day

What is the 'magic' number of electors needed for a candidate to become President of the United States?

• 266
• 272
• 270
• 702

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

Which event would come first in a US presidential elections?

• Nomination

• General election

• Convention

• Inauguration

A common criticism of the Electoral College is that it

• gives too much power to states with the highest populations

• gives too much power to smaller states

• is not even a real college

• allows a person to win the presidency without a majority of votes

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the Electoral College

• Ensures wide support for a candidate

• A candidate can win the presidency without winning the popular vote

• Can help minority voices be heard (sometimes)

• Gives states influence over the presidential election