The Election Process
How do you get on the presidential ballot?
Paying a qualifying fee or submitting petition signatures
How old do you have to be to vote?
18 years old
How often do you vote for President?
Every four years
Who was the first female vice president?
Kamala Harris
What are the most common political parties?
Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, Reform and Socialist
How many electors are there in the electoral college?
538 electors
What is one way you can vote early?
Mailing in your Ballot
What are some common categories on a ballot?
President and Vice-President, US Representatives, State Senator, Judges
Who were the two candidates and their vice presidents in the 2020 election?
Donald Trump and Mike Pence, Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris
What political party believes the government should play a bigger role in providing health care for everyone?
Democrats
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win?
270 votes
Can a Judge revoke your right to vote? Why?
Yes, the Judge can rule you Legally incompetent
In a ballot there is a section labelled “Constitutional Amendments.” What would a person be voting for in this category?
A new amendment to be added to the constitution
What are the Two main things you would judge a political candidate on?
the positions they take on issues and the leadership qualities and experience they would bring to the office
What political issues did Joe Biden address in his 2020 campaign?
fighting COVID-19, american families, racial issues, climate change, national security, leadership
What are the requirements for being a president?
Must be a natural born citizen of the U.S., must be at least 35 years old, have to be a resident of the U.S. for 14 years
How long must you be a resident of Minnesota in order to vote?
20 days
How many polling places where there in 2018?
230,000
What are the best ways to collect information on political candidates?
The mail, press reports, television and radio ads, candidates speeches and debates
What were the top three issues for voters in the 2020 election?
The Economy, Health Care, who is appointed to the Supreme Court
How many electors does each state get and how is it decided?
The same as the number of senators and representatives in that state
Can you vote if you are a convicted felon in Minnesota?
Yes you can, as long as you are completely finished with your sentencing and you must register
What are the four most common polling places?
Schools, Fire stations, senior living homes, and churches
While a candidate is campaigning they will sometimes put others down, what are the most common forms of this?
name calling, rumor mongering, propaganda, catchwords, passing the blame, and promising the sky
How does civic discourse play a part in elections?
Civic discourse plays a primary role in helping people develop and understand current political issues