Elections in the US

How often are American presidential election held?

• Every 3 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 6 years

Answer explanation

American presidential elections are held every 4 years, as established by the U.S. Constitution. This regular interval allows for a consistent democratic process.

Which are the 3 qualifications set for holding the presidency? To serve as a president...

• You must be at list 35 years old.

• You must be healthy in body and mind.

• You must be a natural-born citizen of the United States.

• You must have a clean police record.

• You must be a resident in the United States for at last 14 years.

Answer explanation

To serve as president, you must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen of the U.S., and a resident for at least 14 years. Health and a clean police record are not specified qualifications.

In the USA two political parties have won every presidential election since 1852.

These two political parties are the ... and the ... .

Answer explanation

The two political parties that have won every presidential election in the USA since 1852 are the Democrats and the Republicans. The correct order is 'Democrats' followed by 'Republicans'.

The first American president was...

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

Answer explanation

The first American president was George Washington, who served from 1789 to 1797. He is often referred to as the 'Father of His Country' for his leadership during the founding of the United States.

The office of President of the United States was established in 1789, Joe Biden is the...

• 36th president

• 46th president

• 56th president

Answer explanation

Joe Biden is the 46th president of the United States, having taken office in January 2021. The numbering of U.S. presidents starts with George Washington as the 1st, making Biden the 46th.

1. 1. The maximum number of terms an elected American president can serve is three.

2. 2. An American president makes $400,000 a year in salary

• Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false.

• Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true.

• Both statement 1 and 2 are true.

• Both statement 1 and 2 are false.

Answer explanation

Statement 1 is false because an American president can serve a maximum of two terms, not three. Statement 2 is true as the annual salary for an American president is indeed $400,000.

Put the last four American president in chronological order.

(Biden Bush Obama Trump)

Answer explanation

The last four American presidents in chronological order are: George W. Bush (2001-2009), Barack Obama (2009-2017), Donald Trump (2017-2021), and Joe Biden (2021-present). Thus, the correct order is Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden.

1. 1. You must be at least 21 years old to vote in the United States.

2. 2. To vote, you must be registered to vote.

• Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false.

• Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true.

• Both statement 1 and 2 are true.

• Both statement 1 and 2 are false.

Answer explanation

Statement 1 is false because the minimum voting age is 18, not 21. Statement 2 is true as registration is required to vote in the U.S. Therefore, the correct choice is that statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.

Both the Republican and Democratic Party have their own symbols.

What are they?

Answer explanation

The Republican Party is represented by the elephant, while the Democratic Party is symbolized by the donkey. These symbols have become iconic representations of each party in American politics.

The general elections are held on...

• The first Tuesday after the first Monday of November

• The second Wednesday after the second Tuesday in December

• The third Monday after the third Sunday in January

Answer explanation

The general elections in the U.S. are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November, making this the correct choice. The other options do not align with the established election schedule.