The Road to the White House Quiz

What is the purpose of primaries and caucuses?

• To determine the official nominees for each party

• To elect the president directly

• To count the electoral votes

• To decide the vice president

What is Super Tuesday?

• The day when the most states hold primaries and caucuses

• The day when the president is inaugurated

• The day when Congress declares the winner

• The day when the Electoral College votes

What happens on Election Day?

• The president is inaugurated

• The Electoral College votes

• Voters cast their final ballots

• Congress counts the votes

How many electors are in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 270

• 100

• 538

What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?

• 100

• 538

• 270

• 435

What is the role of the incumbent vice president on January 6?

• To oversee the counting of electoral votes

• To campaign for reelection

• To take the oath of office

• To nominate the president

What is the symbol of the Democratic Party?

• Donkey

• Eagle

• Lion

• Elephant

What happens if no candidate wins at least 270 electoral votes?

• The current president remains in office

• The Senate chooses the president

• The House of Representatives chooses the president

• The election is held again

What is the significance of Inauguration Day?

• The primaries begin

• The Electoral College votes

• The president takes the oath of office

• The president is elected

What is the main purpose of the primary election?

• See who is old enough to vote
• pick the new president
• narrow down the field of candidates
• count how many voters are registered