Elections Test 5G

As of what age does the U.S. Constitution guarantee that all U.S. citizens can vote?

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 16 years

• 25 years

What is the total amount of Electoral Votes that a candidate can win in a presidential race?

• 270

• 538

• 652

• 400

What is the main goal of primary and caucus elections?

• To finalize the laws for state governance

• Weed out the competition and choose a candidate for the Republican and Democrat parties for the general election

• To increase voter participation in state affairs

• To redistribute electoral districts

If Pennsylvania has 19 electoral votes, which of the following is true?

• PA has 17 senators and 2 representatives

• PA has 2 senators and 17 representatives

• PA has 5 representatives and 14 senators

• none of these choices are correct

What is required from a candidate to continue in the caucus process?

• At least 10% of the vote and support from the caucus

• At least 15% of the vote and support from the caucus

• At least 20% of the vote and support from the caucus

• At least 25% of the vote and support from the caucus

What is a key difference between a primary and a caucus?

• In a primary, voting is done secretly, while in a caucus, voting is done openly.

• In a primary, voting is done openly, while in a caucus, voting is done secretly.

• In a primary, only registered party members can vote, while in a caucus, anyone can vote.

• In a primary, participants must be present in person, while in a caucus, participants can vote online.

What is the primary purpose for the Republican and Democratic National Conventions?

CHOOSE TWO

• To officially announce the party's presidential and vice presidential candidate

• To select party delegates for local elections

• Announce the party's platform and policies

• To host debates between different party candidates

Which of the following describes a political party platform?

• A stage where the candidate speaks

• It is the party's views and beliefs on important issues in America

• The schedule of the convention

• The list of party members

Which statement best describes the U.S. electoral system according to the document?

• It is a direct democracy where the popular vote decides the president.

• It is a representative democracy where electors ultimately decide the president.

• It is a system where the president is chosen by the Senate.

• It is a monarchy system where the ruler is hereditary.

What is the least amount of electoral college votes that a state can have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 0