General Election Quiz

What must a candidate receive to win a presidential election?

• A majority of the popular vote

• A majority of the electoral votes

• A majority of the state votes

• A majority of the congressional votes

What happens when a candidate wins a state's popular vote?

• They win the state's congressional vote

• They win the state's electoral college vote

• They win the state's judicial vote

• They win the state's gubernatorial vote

What is the primary source of campaign funding?

• Government grants

• Private sources

• International donations

• Public taxes

Which of the following is an example of an interest group involved in campaign financing?

• Non-profit organizations

• Political Action Committees (PACs)

• Educational institutions

• Media companies

What does the FEC regulate in terms of online campaigns?

• Social media posts

• Campaign websites costing $250 or more

• Email newsletters

• Online polls

In what year was the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act passed?

• 1998

• 2000

• 2002

• 2004

What does voter disenfranchisement mean?

• The right to vote

• State of being denied the right to vote

• The process of voting

• The act of campaigning

What is suffrage?

• The right to vote

• The denial of voting rights

• The process of counting votes

• The act of running for office

How much can an individual contribute to a PAC?

• $5,000

• $2,700

• $33,400

• $10,000

How much can an individual contribute to state and local committees?

• $10,000

• $2,700

• $5,000

• $33,400