2023 Chapter 10 Review

What precedent did George Washington set regarding presidential terms?

• He stepped away from the presidency after three terms

• He only served one term in office before retiring

• He believed that a president should only serve a second term if they won more than sixty percent of the popular vote

• He stepped away from the presidency after two terms

Which president broke the precedent that was set by George Washington?

• John F. Kennedy

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• James Garfield

What are the two different ways that voting is calculated during a presidential election? (Select the two correct answers)

• Popular vote

• National vote

• Electoral College

• Regional College

Which of the following voting systems determines the overall winner of a presidential election?

• Popular vote

• National vote

• Electoral College

• Regional College

What two groups are formed at the beginning of a presidential campaign to assist the candidate? (Select the two correct answers) 

• Exploratory committee

• Refining committee

• Political action committee

• Election conference

The two most important groups of voters that presidential candidates need to capture in order to win the general election are... (Select the two correct answers)

• Independent voters

• Undecided voters

• Non-traditional voters

• Unregistered voters

Which of the following is not one of the formal requirements to become president?

• 35 years of age or older

• Degree from a 2 or 4 year college or university

• Natural-born citizen of the United States

• Lived in the United States for 14 years

 The winner of the popular vote will always be the winner of the electoral college.

• True

• False

What event takes place to officially recognize each political party’s candidate?

• The Regional Conference

• The National Party Convention

• The Electoral College Convention

• The Primary Convention

What agency is responsible for enforcing federal election laws?

• The Federal Election Commission

• The Finance and Exchange Commission

• The Free Election Caucus

• The Federal Aviation Caucus