Election Basics Quiz

What type of government is America?

• Democracy

• Constitutional Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

How often are presidential elections held in the United States?

• Every four years

• Every two years

• Every six years

• Every eight years

How many major political parties are there in America?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What does the term "endorse" mean in the context of political parties?

• To oppose

• To support

• To ignore

• To criticize

What is the main focus of a primary election?

• To determine the final winner

• To select eligible candidates

• To conduct a debate

• To finalize the election process

What is the primary function of the electoral college?

• To campaign for candidates

• To elect the president

• To organize debates

• To count the popular vote

What kind of primary election does California have?

• Closed

• Open

• Winner take all

What is a key feature of the electoral college system?

• It is a direct democracy

• It gives power to individual voters

• It involves electors representing states

• It is used only in local elections

True or False: A primary election is held before a general election.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of the electoral college?

• To give power to the people.

• To give power to the federal government.

• To give power to the states.