Elections and Voting

How old do US citizens need to be in order to register to vote?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

Which of the following is NOT a way that voting has been made easier and more accessible?

• Simpler voter registration

• Early Voting

• Vote by Mail

• Elections held on weekends

The most common for of political participation in the US is voting in presidential elections.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a qualification to run for president?

• Natural born citizen

• At least 35 years old

• Live in the US for at least 14 years

• Degree in law

When is inauguration day for the president according to the constitution?

• November 8

• January 1

• January 20

• December 15

Number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency.

• 438

• 100

• 270

• 250

Election where people vote for the candidate they want to represent their party in the presidential election.

• Primary

• Presidential

• Special

• Midterm

Election that is held every 4 years (between the presidential election) to elect members of Congress and state governors

• Primary

• Presidential

• Special

• Midterm

Election held for unexpected vacancies (due to resignation or death) of a member of Congress

• Primary

• Presidential

• Special

• Midterm

Presidential and General Elections are the same thing

• True

• False