Elections and Political Parties

What are the three requirements to be U.S. president?

• natural born citizen, 40 years old, citizen for 10 years

• natural born citizen, 35 years old, citizen for 14 years

• 35 years old, political experience, citizen for 14 years

• male, natural born citizen, citizen for 14 years

What is the electoral college?

• a place where candidates debate each other

• a group of electors who cast the actual votes for president

• a group of candidates for president

• a system to narrow down candidates before the general election

At least how many electoral college votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?

• 270

• 325

• 150

• 400

What are the two main political parties in the United States?

• Libertarian and Republican

• Republican and Democrat

• Independent and Constitution

Some presidential campaigns can cost as much as $1 billion to run. 

• True

• False

Private organizations whose members share certain views and work to shape public policy are known as what?

• Political Action Committees (PAC's)
• Public Opinion
• Mass Media
• Interest Groups

What is the term for the right to vote in elections?

• suffrage

• duty

• responsibility

• apathy

What amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?

• 15

• 19

• 24

• 26

Which is a qualification to vote?

• graduate high school

• pay all of your taxes

• own a house

• be a U.S. citizen

Which age group demographic is the least likely to vote in elections?

• 18-29

• 30-49

• 50-69

• 70-89