Unit 1: Elections ; Review & Practice Exam

Every year, the USA has ______________________, when voters choose the leaders of the country.

• a President
• an election
• a nomination
• a political party

What are the two major political parties in the USA? (Choose TWO)

• Republican

• Liberal

• Democrat

• conservative

A group of people with similar ideas about the government is a __________________.

• interest group
• liberal
• political party
• convention

When people go to the polls and choose candidates, they ______________.

• election
• platform
• campaign
• vote

Jenny is 22 years old. She was born in the USA, and she is an American citizen. Can she vote in the USA?

• no
• yes

Anthony believes all immigrants should have many opportunities in the USA. Is he probably a Republican or Democrat?

• Republican
• Democrat

Chuck is 44 years old. He was born in Mexico, and he is an American citizen. Can he run for president?

• Yes
• no

There are two election days every year. The first one is in March to June, and is called  _____________________.

• Primary Election
• General Election
• Midterm Election
• Presidential Election

Is “President” a federal, local, or state office?

• federal
• state
• local

Is “Governor” a federal, state, or local office?

• federal
• state
• local