Presidential Election Process Quiz

What is the first public step a candidate must take to become president?

• Declare their candidacy

• Win the primary election

• Attend the national convention

• Make an acceptance speech

What are the two main ways states send people to the national convention?

• Caucus and primary

• Debate and election

• Convention and speech

• Rally and vote

What is the popular vote?

• The total number of votes cast by the public

• The votes cast by the Electoral College

• The votes counted by the Senate

• The votes from the House of Representatives

What is one difference between elections for U.S. Congress and the President?

• Candidates for Congress are elected by districts within a state.

• Congress is elected by the Electoral College.

• Congress candidates are selected through a national election.

• The President is directly elected through popular vote.

In order to win, a candidate must have 270 out of a total of 538 electoral votes, which is considered a(n) ____________.

• Absolute Majority

• Simple Majority

• Plurality

• Supermajority