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U.S. Presidential Election Course

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the three requirements to become President of the United States?


Select all of the correct answers.

a)

The candidate must be a natural born citizen.

b)

They must have a college degree.

c)

They must be at least 35 years old.

d)

They must be a resident of or have lived in the US for at least 14 years.

2.

How many U.S. Presidents have we had to date?

a)

43

b)

44

c)

40

d)

45

3.

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?


Select all of the correct answers.

a)

Executive

b)

Judicial

c)

Cabinet

d)

Legislative

4.

What are the requirements to be able to vote?


Choose all that apply.

a)

You must be a U.S. Citizen.

b)

You need to be at least 21 years old.

c)

You need to be at least 18 years old.

d)

You must meet your state requirements.

5.

How many Electoral College votes must a candidate win in order to become the President of the United States?

a)

250

b)

300

c)

270

d)

220

6.

True or False: A candidate can win the popular vote and lose the election.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

An outgoing President is known as a (a)   during the time between the election and the new President taking office.

8.

States whose votes are super close are known as (a)   meaning either candidate can win them.

9.

A census is taken every ___________ years.

a)

12

b)

5

c)

20

d)

10

10.

What is the maximum number of years a President can serve?

a)

10

b)

8

c)

6

d)

4

11.

On which day of the week does the Presidential Election fall?

a)

Saturday

b)

Monday

c)

Thursday

d)

Tuesday

12.

During which month is the U.S. Presidential Election held?

a)

November

b)

October

c)

September

d)

January

13.

If a person is unable to vote in person, he/she may request a/an ____________.

a)

late ballot

b)

absentee ballot

c)

at home ballot

d)

excuse note

14.

Which of the following are members of the Executive Branch?


Select all of the correct answers.

a)

President

b)

Judges

c)

Vice President

d)

The President's Cabinet

15.

Who must confirm the President's Cabinet nominations?

a)

House of Representatives

b)

Senate

c)

Vice President

d)

Judicial Branch

16.

How many amendments to the Constitution pertain to voting rights?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

17.

True or False: Citizens may vote at any poll location?

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The symbol for the Republican Party is...

a)

Blue Donkey

b)

Blue Elephant

c)

Red Elephant

d)

Red Donkey

19.

What keeps one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?

(a)  

20.

The Presidential Election happens every _________ years.

a)

6

b)

4

c)

5

d)

2

21.

The symbol for the Democratic Party is a ...

a)

Blue Elephant

b)

Red Donkey

c)

Red Elephant

d)

Blue Donkey