Electoral College
Which of the following best defines the Electoral College?
A) A group of representatives elected by popular vote to determine state legislation.
B) A body of delegates chosen by the president to advise on legislative matters.
C) A system used in presidential elections where delegates from each state cast votes to elect the president.
D) An assembly of judges responsible for overseeing federal election disputes.
C) A system used in presidential elections where delegates from each state cast votes to elect the president.
What are primaries in the context of the U.S. electoral process?
A) Final debates held between presidential candidates of different parties.
B) Elections where registered voters select candidates to represent their party in the general election.
C) Meetings where political parties establish their platforms and policies.
D) Polls conducted to gauge public opinion on potential candidates.
B) Elections where registered voters select candidates to represent their party in the general election.
Name the Democratic and Republican nominees for President in the 2024 presidential election.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Name three major political issues prevalent in U.S. politics.
Abortion, the economy, immigration, gun violence, climate change, education, healthcare
How are the number of electoral votes each state receives in the Electoral College determined?
A) By the total number of registered voters in each state.
B) By the state's population, as determined by the most recent census.
C) By the number of members each state has in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
D) By the winner of the popular vote within each state.
C) By the number of members each state has in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is the definition of an elector in the context of the Electoral College?
A) A government official responsible for overseeing voter registration.
B) A representative chosen by the president to serve in the executive branch.
C) A citizen eligible to vote in federal elections.
D) An individual appointed to cast votes for the president and vice president in the Electoral College.
D) An individual appointed to cast votes for the president and vice president in the Electoral College.
Democrats and Republicans officially nominate their candidate for President:
A) At the start of the new year
B) Before the primary elections
C) At the Democratic and Republican National Conventions
D) After the midterm elections
C) At the Democratic and Republican National Conventions
What term is commonly used to describe a candidate who runs for political office with not either the Democratic or Republican Parties?
A) Bipartisan candidate
B) Nonpartisan candidate
C) Third-party candidate
D) Unilateral candidate
C) Third-party candidate
Which term best describes a candidate who holds moderate positions on political issues?
A) Radical
B) Libertarian
C) Centrist
D) Partisan
C) Centrist
What best defines a swing/battleground state in U.S. politics?
A) A state where voters consistently support one political party over others.
B) A state where the outcome of presidential elections predictable based on historical trends.
C) A state where neither political party dominates, making them pivotal in determining the election's outcome.
D) A state where the governor belongs to a different political party than the majority of its congressional representatives.
C) A state where neither political party dominates, making them pivotal in determining the election's outcome.
How many electors exist within the electoral college?
A) 435
B) 535
C) 538
D) 100
C) 538
Which of the following best describes grassroots funding in political campaigns?
A) Funding provided by large corporations and wealthy donors to support candidates.
B) Financial support from foreign governments to influence domestic elections.
C) Money collected from individual donors, often in small amounts, to support a candidate.
D) Government grants allocated to political parties for campaign expenses.
C) Money collected from individual donors, often in small amounts, to support a candidate.
Name a major third-party/independent candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Jill Stein
Which of the following is a proposed solution to address gun violence in the US?
A) Expanding access to assault weapons.
B) Eliminating all private ownership of firearms.
C) Implementing stricter background checks for all firearm purchases.
D) Decreasing funding for mental health services.
C) Implementing stricter background checks for all firearm purchases.
How is the election process different for presidential elections compared to congressional elections?
Congressional elections are based on the popular vote while presidential elections utilize the electoral college.
How is the President chosen in the event of a tie in the Electoral College?
A) The tie is resolved by a vote in the Senate.
B) The tie is resolved by a vote in the House of Representatives.
C) The candidate with the most popular votes wins the presidency.
D) The Supreme Court decides the winner based on constitutional interpretation.
B) The tie is resolved by a vote in the House of Representatives.
Which of the following best describes a Super PAC?
A) A political action committee (PAC) that operates at the local level.
B) An organization that advocates for political candidates through grassroots funding.
C) A committee that can raise unlimited funds from corporations, unions, and individuals to independently support or oppose candidates.
D) A group formed to lobby government officials on behalf of special interest groups.
C) A committee that can raise unlimited funds from corporations, unions, and individuals to independently support or oppose candidates.
What is the significance of presidential debates and why are they important?
We can compare candidates' policies, attitudes, rhetoric, and overall skills.
Choose a political issue and name the positions of the Democratic and Republican Parties on that issue.
Answers may vary.
Name two major swing/battleground states.
Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Florida