election basics
Federal elections in the United States always happen during this autumn month.
What is November?
The leader of an entire state, like California, Texas, or Arizona.
Who is the Governor?
The paper or computer screen where voters mark their choices.
What is a ballot?
The animal symbol commonly used to represent the Democratic Party.
What is a donkey?
Who is the current Governor of AZ running for reelection this year?
Who is Katie Hobbs?
The day of the week when Election Day always takes place.
What is Tuesday?
The leader of a local city or town.
Who is the Mayor?
A local building, such as a school, gym, or library, where people go to cast their vote on Election Day.
What is a polling place?
The animal symbol commonly used to represent the Republican Party.
What is an elephant?
Arizona voters elect how many representatives to serve in Congress?
What is 9?
True or False: The President of the United States is elected during a midterm election.
What is False? (Only members of Congress, governors, and local leaders are on the ballot).
The group of lawmakers in Washington, D.C., made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What is Congress?
The popular sticker given to voters after they finish casting their vote.
What is an "I Voted" sticker?
The three patriotic colors found on U.S. election signs and the American flag.
What are red, white, and blue?
True or False: In Arizona, registered voters can choose to vote early by mail before Election Day.
What is true?
The minimum age a U.S. citizen must be to vote in an election.
What is 18 years old?
The two main political parties in the United States.
What is democrats and republicans?
Sending your ballot through the post office instead of voting in person on Election Day.
What is mail-in voting (or voting by mail)?
The famous historical document that contains the highest laws and rights in the United States.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
The main government building for Arizona state lawmakers is in what city?
What is Phoenix?
Midterm elections happen every this many years (halfway through a president's term).
What is 2 years?
The title of the leader of the executive branch of the U.S. government who lives in the White House.
Who is the President?
Signing up your name and address with your state government so you are allowed to vote.
What is voter registration?
True or False: American citizens have to pay money to cast a vote in an election.
What is False? (Voting is completely free).
Who is the current mayor of Phoenix?
Who is Kate Gallego?