Unit 7 Vocabulary

This system elects the president.

• Electoral College

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

At what age can a person vote?

• 18 years old

• 17 years old

• 16 years old

• 21 years old

The 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th amendments _____.

• allowed more citizens the right to vote.

• took away people's right to vote.

• gave only women the right to vote.

• allowed only property owners to vote.

One requirement to be president is ______________________.

• reside in the US for 14 years prior to running for president
• age 18
• live in Washington DC
• speak English and Spanish

The electoral college has ________ members. 

• 538
• 333
• 460
• 570

Why does New York have more electoral votes than Alaska?

• New York is bigger than Alaska.

• New York became a state before Alaska.

• New York was the first capitol of the United States.

• New York has a bigger population than Alaska.

Why are states like Ohio and Florida referred to as "swing states?"

• They consistently vote Democrat.

• They consistently vote Republican.

• The consistently "swing" between voting Democrat or Republican.

• They consistently "swing" between voting for smaller political parties.

During a primary election, each party chooses their . . .

• President

• Vice President

• Candidate

• Caucus

A candidate chosen by their party to represent them during the general election is called a . . .

• Nominee

• President

• President-elect

• Contender

Which of the following are the two biggest political parties in the United States (select all that apply)?

• Democrat

• Green

• Libertarian

• Willie Wilson

• Republican