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WorksheetsIntro to US Politics
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
How frequently do elections happen in the US?
Every year
Every four years
Every five years
Whenever the President calls an election
Which of the following are the two main political parties in the US?
The Republican Party
The Libertarian Party
The Green Party
The Democratic Party
What happens during the 'primary' elections and the caucuses?
The public votes for the President
Members of each party votes for their Presidential candidate
Business owners vote for the President
True or False: the rules for primaries vary by state
True
False
Primaries became widespread in the 1970s. Before that, how were candidates usually chosen?
The head of the party ran automatically
They were chosen from a group of the party's most influential members
They were selected by party members at conventions
A fist fight
Primaries are run by state government. Who runs the caucuses?
The parties themselves
National government
Business leaders in each state
What is the 'popular vote'?
The total number of votes received from the general public
The votes cast for the most popular candidate
The votes cast by celebrities
If a candidate wins the popular vote, does that mean they win the election?
Yes
No
A candidate must win the electoral college vote in order to win the election. These are the four states with the biggest impact on the electoral college vote. Which is biggest?
Texas
New York
Florida
California
Because of Covid-19, more people than ever will vote early - either in person or by post. But what day is Election Day?
October 31st
November 1st
November 3rd
November 7th
