Elections Glossary Quiz

Grace and Kai are discussing election types. Can you help them figure out what a blanket primary is?

• A primary election with all candidates on one ballot

• A speech given by a candidate

• A group of people chosen to elect the President

• A meeting to choose a presidential candidate.

Imagine you're helping Arjun and Scarlett decide on their favorite ice cream flavors. A ballot is like the official paper or electronic form where voters indicate ______.

• choices of candidates and ballot measures

• acceptance of a political party’s nomination

• beliefs between conservative and liberal

• the period of time for a campaign

Imagine you're Grace, rallying your friends for a school election. What is this exciting process called?

• Process of gathering public support for a candidate

• A primary election with all candidates on one ballot

• A group of people chosen to elect the President

• A meeting to choose a presidential candidate.

Imagine you're a candidate like Michael or Isla during campaign season. What is your main goal during this exciting time?

• inform the public and gain support

• vote in an election

• donate to a campaign

• attend a convention

Imagine you're at a lively political party meeting with Avery, Henry, and Samuel. What exciting decision are they making at this caucus?

• candidates through discussion and consensus

• the President and Vice President

• the Electoral College

• the campaign season.

Imagine you're in a lively debate club with David and Scarlett. What does being 'conservative' mean in the context of valuing ______?

• established and traditional practices in politics and society

• a primary election with all candidates on one ballot

• a group of people chosen to elect the President

• a meeting to choose a presidential candidate

Imagine Isla, Luna, and Anika are planning a surprise party. Who among them would be considered a contributor/donor?

• A) Isla, who donates money to the party fund

• B) Luna, who votes on the party theme

• C) Anika, who attends the party

• D) Isla, who decides to run for party president

Hey there, curious minds! Evelyn and Oliver just finished voting and are eager to find out the results. An 'exit poll' is (a)  

• A survey conducted after voting to
• A nickname for the Republican Party
• A day when a new president is sworn
• A person currently in office.

Match the following political parties with their nicknames in American politics.

• Independents

• Republican Party

• Greens

• Democratic Party

• G.O.P.

• Independent Party

• Democrats

• Green Party

On Inauguration Day, Aiden and Maya are excited to watch as the new president and vice president are ______.

• elected

• sworn into office

• nominated

• impeached