BrainPop - Presidential Election

The _______________ are the more liberal, or left-leaning, party. They believe government has an obligation to take care of its citizens. Money from taxes should be used to pay for basic services and financial security. Things like healthcare, public education, and retirement funds.

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Independent

The ____________ take a more conservative, or right-leaning, stance. They believe in lowering taxes and shrinking government programs.

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Independent

In order to run for president, you need to collect about ___________ votes to qualify.

• One hundred

• One thousand

• One million

____________ help bring in donations and money to help presidential campaigns run smoothly.

• Children

• Volunteers

• Immigrants

How many electoral votes make up the entire United States?

• 50

• 270

• 538

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win?

• 50

• 270

• 538

Republican states are usually identified with the color ___________.

• Purple

• Red

• Blue

Democratic states are usually identified with the color ___________.

• Purple

• Red

• Blue

Election Day falls on the first Tuesday of what month?

• January

• July

• November

How old must a person be in order to run for president?

• 18

• 21

• 35