Elections

Choose all the answers that apply:

Presidential elections are held ...

• once every four years

• on a Tuesday

• in November

• on November 2^nd

Check all the answers that apply:

Candidates for the office of president must ...

• be at least 35 years of age

• live in the US for 14 years

• have served in the army

• be US born

SS.7.C.2.9 - Campaign Poster

The political campaign posters above are for two candidates running for mayor.

According to the information on the posters, what is the reason Maria could be considered more qualified than Todd to be elected mayor?

• her political policies

• her college education

• her campaign promises

• her experience working in government

SS.7.C.2.9

Monica and Max are running against each other for a seat on the county school board. Monica has been a teacher in another district for 15 years and has been elected twice to the school board. Max has no experience in educational administration but he owns a sporting goods store and would like to pay back his community for his success. Now that the county is doing better financially, Monica would like to bring back several student programs that were cut a few years ago. Max admits he is not familiar with the issues yet, but says he is a "quick learner." Why might Monica be considered more qualified than Max for the seat on the school board?

• She is less likely to spend money wastefully than Max.

• She has experience in the position and knows the issues.

• Teachers make better school board members than other professionals.

• People not in the education field should not try to help managing the schools.

How old do you have to be to vote?

• 12
• 16
• 18
• 21

Which position would be most likely found in the Libertarian Party platform?

• support for increased regulation of business to curb the exploitation of natural resources

• support for absolute freedom of speech and religion

• support for the Affordable Care Act

• support for higher taxation to provide more government services.

One requirement to be president is ______________________.

• reside in the US for 14 years prior to running for president
• age 18
• live in Washington DC
• speak English and Spanish

What is the main purpose of the primary election?

• See who is old enough to vote
• pick the new president
• narrow down the field of candidates
• count how many voters are registered

Which statement reflects Republican views on the role of government?

• Republicans favor less government, lower taxes, and greater person freedom.

• Republicans favor value-based governance, opposing excessive consumption, and unregulated competition.

• Republicans favor a national mass people's party, based on the working classes and against monopoly capitalism.

• Republicans favor more affordable health care, increased public funding for education, and an end to discrimination in all forms.

SS.7.C.2.9

George and Martha are both candidates for mayor in Jamestown's coming election. George is an engineer and Martha is a medical doctor. George has been on the Jamestown City Council for five years and Martha is the city's current mayor. Both George and Martha have acted as capable public servants in their roles. However, they strongly disagree on whether Jamestown should invest in building a new sports stadium, the main issue facing the city. What will probably be the most important factor for voters in deciding which candidate to support in this election?

• which candidate has the most experience

• which candidate has better educational qualifications

• which candidate has spent more money in the election campaign

• which candidate shares the voter's views on building the stadium