Elections

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

What was the purpose of the 26th amendment?

• voting age of 18
• citizens of  DC can vote
• women can vote
• any color of skin can vote

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

• 200
• 260
• 270
• 290

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

A caucus is . . .

• A series of discussions and meetings to choose a candidate to represent a political party in a election

• A party where the candidates tell everyone that they want to run for office.

• A conference to celebrate a political party.

• When the electors meet to vote for the president.

Which state has the most electoral votes?

• California

• Texas

• New York State

• Alaska

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

In what month is the newly elected President and Vice President inaugurated?

• September

• November

• December

• January