5 Things You Should Know About Midterm Elections

5 Things You Should Know About Midterm Elections

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses key aspects of midterm elections, highlighting how the party in power often loses seats, the critical role of voter turnout, the impact of gerrymandering, the Senate cycle, and the influence of independents. It emphasizes the historical trend of the ruling party losing seats, the low voter turnout in 2014, and the challenges posed by gerrymandering. The Senate's competitive races and the importance of checks and balances are also covered, providing a comprehensive overview of midterm election dynamics.

Read more

3 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What historical examples illustrate the trend of the party in power losing seats in midterm elections?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What do the current polls suggest about the Democrats' chances in the upcoming midterm elections?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How can independents influence midterm elections?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF