Unit 4 Elections

The term length for the House of Representatives is

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

The term length for the Senate is

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

The term length for the president is

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

How often are Senate elections held?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 2 years staggered by 1/3 of the group

• 6 years

How often are House of Representatives elections held?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 2 years staggered by 1/3 of the group

• 6 years

How often are presidential elections held?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 2 years staggered by 1/3 of the group

• 6 years

The incumbent is the candidate who

• is running for the first time

• has lost the election

• is running for re-election

• has no chance of winning the election

Which is NOT a reason the incumbent has the advantage in elections?

• did a good job

• name recognition

• ability to fundraise

• proven winner

The system that political parties use to nominate candidates to put on the final ballot is called

• midterm elections

• primary elections/caucuses

• presidential elections

• local elections

Redrawing House districts based on population changes in the census is

• reapportionment

• redistricting

• gerrymandering

• jimmymandering