Election Process Quiz

In the election process, what is the first step where the field of candidates is narrowed?

• General Election

• Primary Election

• Nomination

• Caucus

What is the original purpose of a caucus?

• Public debate

• Private meeting of local bigwigs

• Petition signing

• General election

Who gathers a required number of voters' signatures to get on the ballot by means of petition?

• Candidates

• Voters

• Election officials

• Party leaders

What is the term for votes cast directly by constituents?

• Electoral Votes

• Popular Votes

• Proxy Votes

• Absentee Votes

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 270

• 300

• 250

• 538

Which type of primary allows voters to vote for any candidate, regardless of party?

• Closed Primary

• Open Primary

• Blanket Primary

• Runoff Primary

Who might be unable to vote due to being sick, out of town, or too busy?

• People who are always available

• People who are unable

• People who are enthusiastic

• People who are well-informed

What is a reason some people don't vote?

• They love the system

• They feel their vote makes a difference

• They distrust the system

• They are too excited

What is a common reason people feel their vote makes no difference?

• Trust in the system

• Distrust in the system

• High voter turnout

• Low voter turnout

What is a common characteristic of people who vote less?

• High income

• High education level

• Low income

• High interest in politics