History
What amendment prevents states from denying the rights to vote based on race?
15th amendment
How many nominees can run in each political party?
1
How many major political parties are there?
2
What day is election day?
1st Tuesday after November 1st
What is the minimum age someone has to be to be President?
35 years old
The 19th amendment gave who the right to vote?
Women
What do they call the running mate of the president?
Vice President
What are the major political parties?
Democrat and Republican
How old do you have to be to vote?
18 years old
How many years does someone have to be a resident of the United States to run for president?
What was passed in 1965?
The Voting Rights Act
What do they call the day that most states hold primaries and caucuses on the same day?
Super Tuesday
What political party does not choose a side?
Independent
Who has the final vote for the president what considers the popular vote?
Electors
What type of citizen does someone have to be to run for president?
Natural born citizen
What did Susan B. Anthony dedicate her life to?
Equal Rights for women
What day is the inauguration held on unless that date falls on a sunday?
January 20th
What animal is the democrat symbol?
donkey
What type of campaign practices is television commercials?
Modern Day Campaign
How often is a new president elected?
4 years
Who was the first President Of the United States?
George Washington
During political conventions what three platforms does each party discuss?
Principles, Goals, and Ideas
What animal symbol represents Republicans?
What does campaigning require a great deal of from their candidates and parties?
Money
How long can someone be president?
8 years or two terms