Quiz on the Presidential Election Process

What is the first step in the process of becoming President?

• Primaries and Caucuses

• National Convention

• General Election

• Electoral College

During which season does the National Convention take place?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

What happens during the General Election?

• Party leadership selects the nominee

• People around the country vote

• The electoral college decides the winner

• The two major parties vote for their nominee

Who decides the winner of the general election?

• The two major parties

• Party leadership

• The general public

• The electoral college

What is the minimum age requirement for a U.S. presidential candidate according to the U.S. Constitution?

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 40 years

• 45 years

What is a caucus in the context of U.S. elections?

• A public debate between candidates

• A meeting of party members to select delegates

• A national convention to nominate a candidate

• A primary election

How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidential election?

• 250

• 270

• 300

• 538

What is the primary purpose of primaries and caucuses in each state?

• To elect the President directly

• To communicate to the leaders of each political party which candidate is most preferred at the state level

• To select the Vice President

• To vote on state laws

What role do delegates play in the election process?

• They vote directly for the President

• They represent the state in Congress

• They vote for the candidate at the national convention

• They create state laws

What is a primary election?

• An election where voters choose the candidate for the general election.

• A system where parties hold informal gatherings.

• An election held only in Iowa.

• A gathering to discuss party policies.