Voting and Elections (2.6, 3.6, 3.14)

When were the Democratic and Republican parties in America formed?

• Democratic Party in 1854 and Republican Party in 1828

• Democratic Party in 1828 and Republican Party in 1854

• Democratic Party in 1790 and Republican Party in 1828

• Democratic Party in 1828 and Republican Party in 1790

Who was the first president of the Democratic Party?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

What is a key belief of the Democratic Party ?

• Limited government and individual freedoms

• Social programs and a more involved government

• Expanding slavery into western territories

• Disagreements in Washington's cabinet

What focus did the Republican Party's ideas evolve to emphasize over time?

• Social programs and a more involved government

• Limited government and individual freedoms

• Expanding slavery into western territories

• Supporting the "Common Man"

What is the final step in political parties selecting their candidate for the general election?

• General Election

• Campaigning

• Meet the Requirements

• Party Conventions

What is the minimum age required to register and vote?

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

In Florida, what is the deadline to register for an upcoming election?

• 15 days before the election

• 29 days before the election

• 30 days before the election

• 45 days before the election

Which of the following is NOT a way to vote in Florida?

• Vote by Mail

• Early Voting

• Election Day Voting

• Online Voting

What is one of the impacts of voting at the local level ?

• Making foreign policy decisions

• Regulating the national economy

• Choosing policies about roads and public transportation

• Designing the budget for the national government

How many electors are there in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 538

• 270

• 100