Presidential Elections

Presidential Elections

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History

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tanya was born in Wisconsin. She is 33 years old and wants to run for U.S. president. Is she eligible?

Back

No, because of her age.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What document outlines the guidelines for who can run for president of the United States?

Back

the Constitution

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of one of the major political parties that holds primary elections?

Back

Republican

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Ralph has won his party's nomination. Where will his candidacy be officially announced?

Back

at the rival party's national convention

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a true statement about primary elections?
Options:
People who belong to the party go to Washington, DC, to cast their ballots.
People who belong to the Electoral College cast their ballots in November.
Everyone votes on the first Tuesday in November.
States stagger their primary elections between January and June.

Back

States stagger their primary elections between January and June.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Chris has won the Democratic party nomination. What will Chris do next?

Back

pick a running mate who, if elected, will be the vice president

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Consider the two different types of elections. Which statement is true? The candidates in the general election earn Electoral College votes. There is only one primary election but multiple general elections. The general election decides who will run as a presidential candidate. The primary election decides who will be the next president.

Back

The candidates in the general election earn Electoral College votes.

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