AG10: Presidential Qualifications and Elections Quiz

Which of the following is not a qualification for the presidency?

• A. at least thirty-five years of age

• B. natural-born citizen

• C. previous military or political service

• D. at least fourteen years US residency

The purpose of a presidential primary is to select _____.

• A. the president

• B. the president’s staff

• C. the vice president

• D. delegates to the national convention

What selection method provides people a stronger voice in choosing the parties’ political candidates?

• A. conferences

• B. primaries

• C. caucuses

• D. conventions

Which state holds the first presidential caucuses?

• A. Iowa

• B. New Hampshire

• C. Wisconsin

• D. Illinois

Which state holds the first presidential primary?

• A. Iowa

• B. New Hampshire

• C. Wisconsin

• D. Illinois

Which of the following does not occur at a national convention?

• A. adoption of a party platform

• B. speeches

• C. selection of a presidential candidate

• D. presidential debate

Today, the vice-presidential candidate is generally selected by the _____.

• A. convention

• B. party bosses

• C. Congress

• D. presidential candidate

In attempting to balance the ticket, which of the following would be the most likely type of vice-presidential candidate chosen as a running mate to a Southern Protestant presidential candidate?

• A. a Southern Protestant

• B. a Midwestern Protestant

• C. a West Coast Jew

• D. a Southern Catholic

The new president is actually elected when which of the following occurs?

• A. The general election count is finalized.

• B. The Electoral College votes.

• C. The Electoral votes are counted by the Senate.

• D. The new president is inaugurated.

In which month does the electoral college meet?

• A. March

• B. November

• C. December

• D. January