Understanding the U.S. Presidential Election Process

What is the primary role of the Electoral College in the U.S. presidential election?

• To count the popular votes

• To select the vice president

• To organize the national conventions

• To determine the winner of the presidential election

What is the main difference between primary elections and caucuses?

• Primaries are run by state parties, caucuses by the government

• Caucuses are run by state parties, primaries by the government

• Primaries involve public debates, caucuses do not

• Caucuses are held nationwide, primaries are not

In an open primary state, who is allowed to vote?

• Only voters from the majority party

• Both party voters and unaffiliated voters

• Only unaffiliated voters

• Only registered party members

What happens at the national conventions?

• The popular vote is announced

• The Electoral College votes are counted

• Delegates formally vote to determine the party nominee

• The president is inaugurated

Which two main parties are primarily involved in the U.S. presidential elections?

• Libertarian and Green

• Democratic and Libertarian

• Republican and Green

• Democratic and Republican

How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidential election?

• 250

• 300

• 270

• 200

What determines the number of electors each state has in the Electoral College?

• The number of registered voters in the state

• The state's geographical size

• The number of members the state has in Congress

• The state's population

What happens if no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?

• The candidate with the most popular votes wins

• A new election is held

• The House of Representatives chooses the president

• The Senate chooses the president

What is one constitutional requirement for someone to run for U.S. president?

• Must have served in the military

• Must have a law degree

• Must be a natural-born U.S. citizen

• Must be at least 30 years old

When does the U.S. presidential inauguration take place?

• December 25th

• November 4th

• January 20th

• January 1st