Presidential Election

swing state

• a state that always votes for one party

• a state with no political influence

• swing state is a state where both major political parties have similar support, influencing election outcomes.

• a state where elections are not contested

What are the requirement to vote in the United States?

• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.

• You must be a resident of the state for at least 6 months.

• You must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and registered to vote.

• You must have a valid driver's license to vote.

Election day in the United States happens on the 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November.

• True

• False

The President of the United States must have won:

• the California primary

• more swing states than other candidates

• the hearts of the people

• at least 270 electoral votes

How old do you have to be to vote?

• 12

• 16

• 18

• 21

In what month is the newly elected President and Vice President inaugurated?

• September

• November

• December

• January

What is a primary election?

• A primary election is held to vote on proposed laws and amendments.

• A primary election is a type of referendum on policy issues.

• A primary election is a preliminary election to select candidates for the general election.

• A primary election is the final election to determine the winner.

The President and Vice-President are sworn in to office, according to the 20th Amendment, on

• January 20th at noon.

• April 15th at 8 am.

• January 1st at noon.

• The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

What symbol represents the democratic party?

• cheetah

• elephant

• mouse

• donkey 

Why is voting important?

• It helps make changes in your community.

• It gives people a say and a choice in their government.

• It is a right and responsibility.

• All of the above