Electoral Process

At the LOCAL level, most candidates are nominated through

• Caucus

• Petition

• Open Primary

• Closed Primary

What determines the number of electoral votes held by a state?

• The number of Senators the state has
• The number of members the state has in the House of Representatives
• The size of the state's TOTAL Congressional representation (Reps + Senators)
• The number of square miles in a state

What is the 'magic' number of electors needed for a candidate to become President of the United States?

• 266
• 272
• 270
• 702

During the inauguration, what does the new president promise to uphold and defend?

• The flag of the United States
• The military
• The Constitution
• The Union

Which of these is NOT a constitutional requirement to be President

• Must be at least 35 years old
• Must have been born in the United States
• Must have been a resident for 14 years
• Must be a natural born citizen

Election Day is usually held in which month of the year?

• September

• October

• November

• December

Most States hold elections for State office every even-numbered year, on the _____________________ following the first Monday.

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Friday

What determines the number of electoral votes held by a state?

• Number of Senators a state has

• The number of members the state has in the House of Representatives

• The size of the state's TOTAL Congressional representation (Reps + Senators)

• The number of square miles in a state

How does the National Government determine how many electoral college votes each state gets?

• number of senators it has
• number of representatives it has
• by population
• number of representatives and senators it has

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

• Elect school board members.
• Provide opportunities for kids to attend school.
• Elect the President of the United States.
• Select a baseball team to play in the College World Series.