United States Electoral Process

What is the purpose of the Electoral College in the United States?

• To educate future politicians

• To officially elect the President and Vice President

• To count the popular vote

• To organize national conventions

During which event is the President of the United States sworn into office?

• During the primary

• At the convention

• On Inauguration Day

• When the electoral college votes

What is a ballot?

• A speech given by a candidate

• A system to elect the Electoral College

• A document used to cast a vote in an election

• The result of an election

What happens at a political convention?

• The President takes the oath of office

• Voters cast their ballots

• Delegates nominate their party's candidates for President and Vice President

• The Electoral College casts its votes

Which of the following is NOT a step in the presidential election process?

• Primary election

• Inauguration

• Electoral College meeting

• Jury selection