Presidential Election Flashcard

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What is the minimum age requirement to run for President of the United States?

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35 years old

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What happens if a president is running for re-election?

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The nomination process must still be completed.

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What is the peak event of the nomination process?

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National conventions.

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What is the purpose of the national conventions?

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To help start the general election campaign.

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What is the role of delegates at the national party conventions?

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To vote for the person who will represent the party in the general election.

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What is the term for the process by which a political party selects its candidate for the presidency?

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Nomination process.

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What is the significance of state primaries in the election process?

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They determine how many delegates each candidate will receive at the national convention.

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What is a general election?

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An election held to choose among candidates nominated by political parties.

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What is the Electoral College?

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A body of electors established by the United States Constitution that formally elects the President and Vice President.

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What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?

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A primary election is to select a party's candidate, while a general election is to choose among the candidates of different parties.