Understanding the Electoral Process

What is the first public step a candidate must take to become a president?

• Declare candidacy

• Win the primary election

• Attend the national convention

• Make an acceptance speech.

In the caucus system, candidates are selected through discussions and ________.

• Voting

• Debates

• Consensus

• Campaigning

How often does our country hold a presidential election?

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every six years

• Every eight years

What is the main difference between a caucus and a primary election?

• Caucus involves secret ballots

• Primary involves discussions

• Caucus is more common

• Primary uses secret ballots.

Who pledges to vote for the candidate the state political party supports?

• Voters

• Delegates

• Nominees

• Presidents

What is the purpose of the national conventions?

• To elect the president

• To select party delegates

• To create the party platform

• To hold the general election.

What do delegates do at the end of the national convention?

• Vote for the party's nominee

• Declare their candidacy

• Make an acceptance speech

• Host a secret ballot.

The delegates are chosen from each state to attend the ________.

• General election

• National convention

• State convention

• Presidential debate

What is the role of the delegates at the national convention?

• To campaign for candidates

• To vote for the party's nominee

• To organize the election

• To debate policies.

Which of the following is NOT a method of campaigning mentioned in the document?

• Direct Mail

• Personal Appearances

• Social Media

• Telepathy