The Basics
The Electoral College
Political Parties
Presidential Elections
Vocabulary
100

What is the name of the process where citizens vote for their leaders?

Elections

100

True or False: All U.S. states have the same number of electoral votes.

False

100

Name the two main political parties in the U.S.

The Republican Party and The Democratic Party

100

In what month do U.S. presidential elections take place?

November

100

Candidate

A person nominated for an election

200

How many branches of government are there in the United States?

Three

200

Which U.S. state has the most electoral votes?

California

200

What animals are the symbols of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party?

Donkey (Democrats) and elephant (Republicans)

200

How often do U.S. presidential elections occur?

Every four years

200

Electoral vote and popular vote

Electoral vote is the votes from the electoral college, while the popular vote is the vote from the people.

300

How long is a U.S. president’s term in office?

Four years

300

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?

270

300

What colours are associated with the Republican Party and the Democratic Party?

Red (Republicans) and blue (Democrats)

300

Who are the current presidential candidates and their choice of VP?

The Republican Party: Donald Trump (P) and J.D. Vance (VP)

The Democratic Party: Kamala Harris (P) and Tim Waltz (VP)

300
Swing State

A swing state is any state that could reasonably be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate.

400

What document established the U.S. electoral system?

The U.S. Constitution

400

How many total electoral votes are there in the U.S.?

538

400

Which political party is often considered more conservative?

The Republican Party

400

What 3 conditions does someone have to meet in order to become president?

1. Natural born citizen

2. Over 35 years old

3. Long-term resident (14+ years)

400

Primary election and general election

In primary elections, a party selects a candidate for a General Election, and you vote for a candidate who will be nominated to be on a ballot. 

In general elections, you vote for federal, state, and local officials.

500

How many senators does each U.S. state have?

Two

500

Historically, which part of the country has supported this system?

The southern states

500

What was the third major party during the early 19th century that rivaled Democrats and Republicans?

The Whig Party

500

Which two presidents, since 2000, did not win the popular vote but still became president?

George W. Bush and Donald Trump

500

Judicial, legislative and executive

Judicial - Supreme Court

Legislative - Congress

Executive - President, Vice President and Cabinet

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