U.S. Elections

A person who is running for an elected position.

• front runner

• candidate

• debate

• donor

Anything that relates to the national government.

• ballot

• federal

• democracy

• confederal

The formal ceremony when the new president is sworn in.

• inauguration

• debate

• party

• convention

How often does the United States hold a presidential election?

• Every 5 Years

• Every 3 Years

• Every 4 Years

• Every 6 Years

What are the two major political parties?

• Democrat and Republican

• Libertarian and Independent

• Democracy and Monarchy

• Green and Llibertarian

What city houses our national government?

• Washington, DC

• New York

• Montgomery

• Philadelphia

What can you infer about the campaign slogan, "Four More Years?"

• It's for a Democratic candidate.

• It’s relevant only during state primaries.

• It's supporting the current President.

• It can be used by any nominee.

Where would a Democratic nominee spend the most time campaigning?

• a blue state

• a red state

• a swing state

• a state with a small population

What is the best definition of "platform?"

• a political party's core beliefs

• a nominee's electoral strategy

• donations to a campaign

• third party candidates

Which of the following is an example of mudslinging?

• questioning an opponent's loyalty to the United States

• attacking a candidate's approach to foreign policy

• focusing on failed campaign promises

• discussing a nominee's lack of experience