GOVT6 : Campaigning : It's a Process

What are the three requirements to be eligible to run for President?

• Must be a natural born citizen, at least 25 years old, and live in the United States for 12 years

• Must be a natural born citizen, at least 30 years old, and live in the United States for 10 years

• Must be a natural born citizen, at least 35 years old, and live in the United States for 14 years

• Must be a naturalized citizen, at least 40 years old, and live in the United States for 20 years

What is the purpose of a political campaign?

• To recruit volunteers for the candidate's team

• To organize fundraising events

• To persuade the public to vote for a candidate

• To raise awareness about political issues

What is the main difference between national and local elections?

• Local elections are focused on getting several people elected

• Local elections have longer campaign periods

• National elections require less money and volunteers

• National elections are split into primary and general elections

What is the purpose of a candidate's platform?

• To showcase the candidate's fundraising efforts

• To outline the candidate's campaign strategy

• To inform voters about the candidate's personal life

• To present the candidate's stance on issues and promises if elected

What is the role of political action committees (PACs) and Super PACs in elections?

• To organize public debates for the candidates

• To directly fund a candidate's campaign

• To provide financial support to voters

• To raise and spend money in support of their candidates

What is the purpose of public financing for presidential candidates?

• To limit the amount of money candidates can raise

• To allow candidates to spend unlimited amounts of money

• To fund the candidate's personal expenses during the campaign

• To provide matching funds from the government in exchange for limiting campaign spending

Why does the Federal Election Commission (FEC) require all campaign contributions to be made public?

• To discourage individuals from donating to campaigns

• To limit the possibility of corruption

• To prevent candidates from receiving financial support

• To protect the privacy of campaign donors

What is the purpose of campaign efforts in battleground states?

• To persuade the majority of voters in states with a wide range of political ideas

• To avoid spending resources in states with uncertain outcomes

• To secure the support of electors in the Electoral College

• To focus on states where a political party dominates

What is the main reason for candidates dropping out of the race during or before the primary elections?

• Inability to meet the age requirement

• Failure to announce their candidacy early enough

• Refusal to participate in national conventions

• Lack of public support for their campaign

What is the purpose of grassroots fundraising for candidates?

• To limit the amount of money candidates can spend

• To raise large amounts of money from a few wealthy donors

• To ask many people to donate small amounts of money

• To provide financial support to political action committees