Road to the Presidency

Article II of the U.S. Constitution requires that the President be all of the following EXCEPT:

• Have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years

• At least 35 years old

• Have a college degree in Law

• A natural born citizen

How can a person run as a presidential candidate?

• Nominated by a political party

• Run as an Independent

• Run as a write in Candidate

• All of these are correct

What is a Caucus?

• meeting of party leaders to decide who will receive the delegates for their state.

• a debate among Republican Nominees

• a debate among Democratic Nominees

• a convention where they vote for the next president.

What is the term for someone who MUST vote the way that their state voted?

• Super Delegates

• Pledged Delegates

• Cordial Delegates

What is the term for someone who can vote however they want/feel?

• Pledged Delegates

• Super Delegates

What is something that a Presidential Candidate does?

• Run Ads

• All are correct

• Fundraise

• Hold Rallies

• Participate in Debates

How many total electoral college representatives are there?

• 500

• 250

• 538

• 100

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

• 100

• 150

• 270

• 200

What day is the new president sworn in to office?

• January 1st

• January 20th

• February 14th

• January 25th

Organizations of people who hold similar political beliefs are called?

• Political Parties

• Interest Groups

• Committees

• Caucuses