Midterm

What fraction of Senate seats are open during midterm elections?

• One half

• One third

• One fourth

• All seats

Who is granted citizenship by the 14th Amendment

• People who live in the US

• People born or naturalized

• families in the US

• Only people born in the US

Which of the following motivated the Portuguese and Spanish to establish water routes to Asia’s spice markets?

• They wanted to discover new continents, food, plants, and animals.

• They wanted to decrease the number of navigators and shipbuilders.

• They wanted to avoid land routes that were controlled by Muslim traders.

• They wanted to experiment with new technology such as the compass.

What is the primary purpose of midterm elections in the United States?

• To elect the President

• To elect members of Congress

• To elect state governors

• To elect local mayors

Which political party typically gains seats during midterm elections?

• The President's party

• The opposition party

• The party with the most campaign funds

• The party with the most media coverage

How often are midterm elections held in the United States?

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every six years

• Every eight years

What is a common consequence of midterm elections for the sitting President's party?

• Gains in the Senate

• Losses in the House of Representatives

• Increased approval ratings

• More executive orders

Which of the following is a key issue often debated during midterm elections?

• Foreign policy

• Local infrastructure

• Education reform

• All of the above

What is the term for the phenomenon where voter turnout is typically lower in midterm elections compared to presidential elections?

• Voter fatigue

• Midterm slump

• Turnout gap

• Election apathy

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution allows for the direct election of Senators, impacting midterm elections?

• 15th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment