The Road to the White House Quiz

What is the first step on "The Road to the White House" as depicted in the image?

• The candidate visits key states

• The candidate announces that they are running for President

• The candidate selects a running mate

• The candidate participates in debates

Which symbols represent the two major political parties in the United States according to the image?

• Lion and Crown

• Sun and Moon

• Elephant and Donkey

• Eagle and Flag

What must a political party do if there is more than one candidate from their party running for President?

• The party must choose the candidate with the most experience.

• The party must hold a primary election.

• The party must ask candidates to withdraw until only one remains.

• The party must hold a national convention.

What must each candidate do to participate in each state's primary election?

• Win a majority vote in a national poll.

• Obtain a recommendation from the current President.

• Petition to get on the ballot for each state's primary election.

• Campaign in at least half of the states.

What is the purpose of a primary election?

• To elect the president directly

• To narrow the candidates from each political party down to one final candidate

• To decide on new laws and regulations

• To elect local government officials

When will a president serving their first term appear on a primary election ballot?

• If they decide to run for a second term

• If they are being impeached

• If someone from their own political party is challenging them for the party's nomination

• If they have high approval ratings

What happens in a general election?

• Voters help narrow the candidates from each political party down to one final candidate

• Voters decide on new laws and regulations

• Voters elect one of the candidates into office

• Voters choose their party's delegates

When do political parties hold their National Conventions to nominate their official Presidential candidates?

• The summer after the general election

• The summer before the general election

• The fall before the general election

• The winter before the general election

At the National Convention, what determines how delegates from each state vote for a candidate?

• The personal preference of each delegate

• The results of their state's primary election

• The flip of a coin

• The candidate's performance in debates

What is the outcome for the candidate who receives the most votes at the National Convention?

• They become the Vice Presidential candidate

• They are disqualified from the race

• They win the party's nomination and become the official Presidential candidate

• They must compete in a national televised debate