Presidential Election and Government Systems

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How old do you have to be in order to become president of the United States?

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35

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We are about to elect the _____ president of the USA.

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48

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What is the group of electors called that ultimately votes on the presidential election based on their states' results?

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Electoral college

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Which is the last step in the presidential election process? Options: National conventions, general elections, presidential inauguration, primaries and caucuses

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presidential inauguration

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What day is the presidential general election always held on?

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Tuesday

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How many total electoral votes are up for grabs in a presidential election?

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538

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What is the "magic number" of electoral votes a candidate must reach to win the Electoral College?

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270

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If there is a tie in the Electoral College, who decides the winner of the election?

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The House of Representatives

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Is it possible to win the popular vote, but lose the Electoral College?

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Yes

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The vote of the people, citizens of the U.S., during the general election is called the _______________

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popular vote