Voting and Parties

How is the President elected?

• The President is elected by a direct popular vote
• The President is appointed by Congress
• The President is chosen by the Supreme Court
• The President is elected by a vote of the Electoral College, not by popular vote

What is the BCRA of 2002 or the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971?

• They are laws that define the Constitutional requirements for being President
• They are laws that regulate campaign finance and set limits on campaign contributions
• They are laws that determine the number of electors in each state
• They are laws that establish the process for electing the President

What is the difference between conservative and liberal ideas?

• Conservative ideas favor socialism, while liberal ideas favor capitalism
• Conservative ideas favor limited government intervention, while liberal ideas favor more government intervention
• Conservative ideas favor capitalism, while liberal ideas favor socialism
• Conservative ideas favor more government intervention, while liberal ideas favor limited government intervention

What is a political platform and why is it significant?

• A political platform is a social media platform where candidates share their views, and it is significant because it reaches a wide audience
• A political platform is a set of policies and goals that a political party supports, and it is significant because it outlines their agenda
• A political platform is a fundraising event for a political campaign, and it is significant because it raises money for the candidate
• A political platform is a physical stage where candidates give speeches, and it is significant because it showcases their public speaking skills

What is the purpose of holding National Nominating Conventions?

• To determine the number of electors
• To measure public opinion
• To select the party's nominee for President
• To fund Presidential campaigns

What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?

• Primary elections are held at the state level, while general elections are held at the national level
• Primary elections are held to select the party's nominee, while general elections determine the final winner
• Primary elections are open to all voters, while general elections are only for registered party members
• Primary elections use a popular vote system, while general elections use an electoral college system

How does a Presidential candidate pay for their campaign? Where does the money come from?

• Presidential candidates pay for their campaigns through donations, and the money comes from individual supporters
• Presidential candidates pay for their campaigns through government funding, and the money comes from taxpayers
• Presidential candidates pay for their campaigns through personal funds, and the money comes from their own wealth
• Presidential candidates pay for their campaigns through corporate sponsorships, and the money comes from businesses

What are the Constitutional requirements for being President?

• Must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and have lived in the US for at least 14 years
• Must be at least 40 years old, a naturalized citizen, and have a college degree
• Must be at least 30 years old, a US citizen, and have served in the military
• Must be at least 25 years old, a US citizen, and have held a previous political office

How important is public opinion in the election process?

• Public opinion is only important in primary elections, not general elections
• Public opinion can influence election outcomes, but it is not the only factor
• Public opinion is the sole determinant of election outcomes
• Public opinion has no impact on the election process

What are the dominant political parties in American history?

• Socialist and Communist
• Democratic and Republican
• Whig and Federalist
• Libertarian and Green