Understanding US Presidential Elections

What is the group of electors called that formally elects the President of the United States?

• Electoral College

• Presidential Council

• Voting Assembly

• Electoral Board

Which term refers to the total number of votes cast by the public in an election?

• Polling results

• Total votes cast

• Election participation

• Voter turnout

What are states called that can swing either Democratic or Republican in elections?

• red states

• swing states

• neutral states

• blue states

What are the elections called that determine a party's candidate for the general election?

• Referendums

• Primaries or caucuses

• Local elections

• General elections

What is the large meeting where a political party officially nominates its candidate for president?

• Caucus

• National convention

• Primary election

• Party summit

What is the term for a candidate's partner in a campaign, often running for vice president?

• election assistant

• running mate

• campaign partner

• political ally

What do we call the current officeholder in a political position?

• nominee

• candidate

• challenger

• incumbent

What term describes the percentage of eligible voters who actually cast a ballot in an election?

• ballot accessibility

• electoral participation

• voter registration

• voter turnout

What color is typically associated with states that vote Republican?

• yellow

• red

• blue

• green

What color is typically associated with states that vote Democratic?

• blue

• yellow

• green

• red