Elections and Voting

What are the requirements to become the president of the United States?

• 35 years old, resident for 14 years, and a natural-born citizen

• 35 years old, resident for 20 years, and born in the United States

• 30 years old, resident for 10 years, and a natural-born citizen

• 40 years old, resident for 15 years, and a permanent resident

What system is used to elect the president?

• Congressional Vote

• Direct Vote

• Electoral College

• Popular Vote

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidential election?

• 435

• 300

• 270

• 538

Who decides the election if no candidate gets a majority of the electoral votes?

• The Senate

• State Governors

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

How many terms can a president serve according to the 22nd Amendment?

• 4 terms

• 2 terms

• 1 term

• 3 terms

Who becomes president if both the president and the vice president cannot serve?

• Secretary of State

• Speaker of the House of Representatives

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Secretary of Defense

What is the process called when a president is removed from office?

• Recall

• Expulsion

• Impeachment

• Dismissal

What is the total number of electoral votes?

• 100

• 435

• 538

• 270

What amendment was passed to clarify presidential succession?

• 22nd Amendment

• 20th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• 25th Amendment

Why was the Electoral College system created?

• To simplify the voting process

• To allow direct public participation

• To protect against uneducated voting decisions

• To increase state power in elections