Statistics
Which minority group has the highest population of eligible voters?
Hispanics - projected 36.2 million
What are the two political parties in the United States?
Democrat and Republican
What is the voting age in the United States?
18 years old
How often does the US elect a new president?
Every 4 years
What is United States population voter turnout for 2020?
66%
Which state has the highest number of Hispanic eligible voters in the US?
California
Who are the two Presidential candidates in the 2024 election?
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
What is the official voting date in the U.S?
First Tuesday of November (Nov.5th, 2024)
How often are senators elected in the U.S?
What is the Connecticut voter turnout rate for 2020?
79%
Which state has the highest percentage of Hispanic voters?
Who are the two Vice Presidential candidates for the 2024 election?
Tim Walz and JD Vance
Name at least 2 other requirements for voting in the United States other than being 18 years old.
Be a U.S Citizen, be a resident of the state and town you will vote in, and not have been convicted for a felony.
How often are US Representatives elected?
Every 2 years
30 million
Which state has the most State Representatives? How many?
California - 52.
Name 2 U.S. senators for Connecticut
Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal
Define voting.
Electing a candidate based on their views and positions on important topics.
What is the max number of years a president can serve in total?
8 years (2 terms)
What is reasons to vote?
Having your opinion heard, choosing your favorite candidate, participating in politics, voting for policies you believe in
Choosing a candidate based on their positions on community involvement
What is Voting
How many State Representatives does CT have? Name one.
5
Jahana Hayes, Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, John Larson
What is the Electoral College?
Cast votes on behalf of each state for a Presidential Candidate. Same as the amount of representatives for each state.
Name a president that has served for 2 terms consecutively.
Woodrow Wilson , Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama
What is ways to encourage more people to vote
Education about civic engagement, talking about voting, asking questions about upcoming elections