Presidential Election Quiz

1.) What are the 3 requirements to become President of the United States? (Select all of the correct answers.)

• They must be at least 35 years old.

• They must have a college degree.

• The candidate must be a natural-born citizen.

• They must be a resident of or have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

2.) How many U.S. presidents have we had to date?

• 40

• 35

• 45

• 25

3.) What are the 3 branches of government? (Check all of the correct answers.)

• Executive

• Judicial

• Cabinet

• Legislative

4.) How old do you need to be to vote in the United States?

• 18

• 25

• 21

5.) How many electoral college votes must a candidate win to become the president?

• 250

• 220

• 270

• 300

6.) An outgoing President is known as a _____________ during the time between the election and the new President taking office.

• sitting president

• sitting duck

• lame duck

7.) States whose votes are super close are known as ____________, meaning either candidate can win them.

• Important States

• Tie Breaker States

• Swing States

8.) What is the longest amount of time that a U.S. president can serve?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 12 months

• Forever

9.) In which month is the presidential election always held?

• June

• February

• November

• July

• January

12.) The Presidential Election happens every _______ years.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10