Navigating the U.S. Presidential Election Process

Navigating the U.S. Presidential Election Process

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video explains the process of becoming the President of the United States, starting with the eligibility criteria set by the U.S. Constitution. It covers the role of political parties, the nomination process through caucuses and primaries, and the election process involving the Electoral College. The video concludes with the inauguration of the President and Vice President and provides a resource for further information.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the requirements to run for President of the United States?

Must have previous political experience

Must be a natural born citizen

Must have a college degree

Must be at least 25 years old

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two parties are the main political parties in the United States?

Liberal and Conservative

Progressive and Independent

Republican and Democrat

Green and Libertarian

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of primaries and caucuses?

To select party delegates for the national convention

To vote for the party's Presidential nominee

To elect the President directly

To decide on the party's policies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Presidential nominee's Vice Presidential choice announced?

The nominee announces their choice

By the party's committee

At the national convention

Through a national vote

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total number of electors in the Electoral College?

435

100

270

538

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the Presidency?

538

270

100

435

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When are the President and Vice President inaugurated?

January 20th

January 1st

December 25th

July 4th

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can more information about the presidency be found?

president.gov

usa.gov

whitehouse.gov

kids.usa.gov/president