Elections Crash-Course

You must be _______ years or older to vote in the United States.

The number of votes each state gets is determined by

• the size of the state in miles

• random lottery

• the population of the state

• how much money each state has

How many electors does a candidate need to win the election?

• 538

• 270

• 284

• 525

When is the President Elect officially sworn into office?

• November 3rd

• November 4th

• January 1st

• January 20th

How old do you have to be to run for president?

• 30

• 35

• 42

• 67

In a Primary election, you can only vote

• for your friends

• if you pay an election fee

• for a member of your political party

• for President and Vice President

The President and Vice President are part of the

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Olive Branch

Which branch of government interprets laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Supreme Court

To which branch of government do senators belong?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Congress

Which branch of government has officials that are appointed by the President?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch