Elections/Public Opinion

How old do you have to be to vote?

• 12
• 16
• 18
• 21

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

What is the main purpose of the primary election?

• See who is old enough to vote
• pick the new president
• narrow down the field of candidates
• count how many voters are registered

A caucus is . . .

• A series of discussions and meetings to choose a candidate to represent a political party in a election

• A party where the candidates tell everyone that they want to run for office.

• A conference to celebrate a political party.

• When the electors meet to vote for the president.

In order to become president it takes at least ... electors in the electoral college.

• 270

• 538

• 100

• 151

Which state has the most electoral votes?

• California

• Texas

• New York State

• Alaska

A common criticism of the Electoral College is that it

• gives too much power to states with the highest populations

• gives too much power to smaller states

• is not even a real college

• allows a person to win the presidency without a majority of votes

People with similar ideas usually belong to the same  . . . .

• Political party
• Voting precinct
• Primary group
• Gym

What symbol represents the democratic party?

• cheetah
• elephant
• mouse
• donkey 

How old do you have to be to vote?

• 12
• 16
• 18
• 21