The Electoral Process

What is a primary election?

• The final presidential election in November

• A "vote before the vote" to choose each party's candidate

• A meeting where people gather to discuss candidates

• The election that happens on Super Tuesday only

Which state typically holds the first caucus in the presidential election process?

• New Hampshire

• Iowa

• California

• Texas

What is Super Tuesday?

• The day when the president is elected

• The first day of primary elections

• A day when many states hold primaries or caucuses at once

• The day when candidates declare they're running

Presidential elections in the United States occur every how many years?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

What is a caucus?

• A type of political debate

• A meeting where voters gather in groups to choose candidates

• A television advertisement for candidates

• The final presidential election

What is one main thing candidates need to do during their campaign?

• Win Super Tuesday

• Move to Washington D.C.

• Raise money to pay for campaign expenses

• Become a member of Congress

What happens during primary debates?

• Voters elect the president

• Candidates discuss issues and share their ideas

• People donate money to campaigns

• States count their final votes

When do primaries and caucuses typically begin?

• November

• July

• January

• March