CCS Government Unit 4 Iowa History and Government

What is an advantage to Iowa holding the first presidential political caucus in the nation?

• Iowa gets to choose the nation's president.

• Iowa voters are more important than voters in other states.

• Everyone gets to participate in the caucus process.

• Iowa gets more attention from candidates and the media.

Iowa is often referred to as First in the Nation because Iowa has held the first political caucus for about _______ years.

• 200

• 100

• 50

• 25

In 2024 the Democratic National Convention has chosen this state to be first on the party's presidential primary calendar.

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Georgia

• Florida

The purpose of primaries and caucuses is to _________________.

• allow states to choose the political candidate who will represent their district.

• allow voters to have a voice in choosing the candidates who will represent their state.

• allow states to have a major role in the political process.

• allow states to choose the major political parties' nominees for the general election.

Most states choose major political nominees through which process.

• primaries

• general elections

• caucuses

• Write-in ballots

How many people are in the Iowa General Assembly?

• 4 Congressional members

  2 Senators

• 50 members in the House of Representatives.

  100 members in the Senate.

• 435 members in the House of Representatives; 100 members in the Senate

• 100 members in the House of Representatives. 50 members in the Senate

Who is the Iowa Governor?

• Carrie Koelker

• Kim Reynolds

• Chuck Grassley

• Joni Ernst

The only tribe in the United States that own their land through purchase.

• Chicasaws

• Cherokee

• Seminoles

• Meskwaki

The modern Meskwaki are located in this county. aki

• Jasper

• Tama

• Hardin

• Benton

How many counties are there in Iowa?

• 150

• 22

• 99

• 80