Election Process

In the U.S., a presidential election is held __________________.

• every year

• when there is a midterm election

• in odd numbered years

• every 4 years

Delegates choose their party's nominee for president at party meetings called ____________________.

• Conventions

• Primaries

• Caucuses

• The Electoral College

To run for president, a person must have prior political experience.

• True

• False

When is Election Day?

• The first Tuesday in November every 4 years

• It's different for each state. The state decides.

• The first Tuesday in November, as long as it's not November 1st

• The first Monday after the second Wednesday in November

The American people (the popular vote) decides who is elected as president.

• True

• False

There are ________ electoral votes in total

• 50

• 270

• 435

• 538

How many electoral votes must a candidate earn to win the presidency?

• 230

• 270

• 210

• More than their opponents

Where do electors meet to cast their ballots?

• At the White House

• In their state capitols

• At Congress

• That information is secret!

If a candidate wins the national popular vote, they automatically win the presidential election?

• True

• False

If there is a tie for president or if neither candidate receives 270 electoral votes, _________________.

• The House of Representatives decides who the president will be

• There is a recount of all the votes

• The Senate decides who the president will be

• the current president continues to serve