Why not?
Who can vote in the United States?
American citizens ages 18 and older can register to vote.
How many states are there in the United States?
There are 50 states in the United States.
What are the two main political parties in the United States?
The Democratic and Republican Party are the two main parties in the United States.
What is the capital of the United States?
The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
What colors are usually associated with the Democratic and Republican Party?
Blue is associated with the Democratic Party while red is associated with the Republican Party.
What is one requirement for running for elected office in the United States?
A candidate for president of the United States must be
1) a natural-born citizen of the United States
2) be at least 35 years old
3) Have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.
When are the general elections held?
The 2024 general election will be held on November 5.
What two animals are the mascots of the main political parties in the United States?
The donkey is the mascot of the Democratic Party while the elephant is the mascot of the Republican Party.
What is Josh's dog's name?
What type of breed is his dog?
Her name is Loba and she is a husky.
What determines how many electors are in a state?
The population of a state determines how many electors a state will have. A state with a larger population, such as California, will have more electors than a state with a smaller population, such as Connecticut.
What is the Electoral College?
The Electoral College is the group of citizens designated by the states to cast votes for the president and vice president on behalf of state citizens. The process for selecting electors varies from state to state, but usually the political parties nominate electors at state party conventions
How long has Josh been in France?
He has been in France for about one month.
The Electoral College consists of how many electors?
538 electors
How many elector votes does a candidate for president need in order to win?
A candidate for president must get 270 to win (a simple majority).
Who is the vice presidential candidate for the Democratic Party?
The vice presidential candidate for the Democratic Party is Tim Walz.
Tim Walz was once a high school teacher and football coach who served in the Army National Guard.
How often does the US Presidential election take place?
The US Presidential election takes place every four years.
Who is the vice presidential candidate for the Republican Party?
JD Vance is the vice presidential candidate for the Republican Party.
JD Vance was elected to the US Senate from Ohio in 2022 after receiving a boost from Donald Trump in a contentious Republican primary.
What is one of Josh's favorite things to eat?
He loves sushi and tartiflette!
When does the inauguration ceremony take place?
The inauguration ceremony takes place at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC. The next presidential inauguration is scheduled to be on January 20, 2025.
What two types of elections are held in the United States?
There are two basic types of elections – primary and general.
A primary election is a nominating election in which the field of candidates who will run in the general election is chosen.
The purpose of a general election is to make a final choice among the various candidates who have been nominated by parties or who are running as independents
Write two things about each presidential candidate.
Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
-She is 59 years old. She was born in California. She would be the first Black woman and first Asian American to be elected president. She is the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica.
Donald Trump
-Before running for presidency Trump was a real estate developer, businessman and a reality television star as host of “The Apprentice.” This would be Trump's second time as president. He is from NY.
When does the president deliver his first presidential speech ?
The president delivers his first presidential speech on Inauguration Day, which takes place on the 20th of January.
Who was the first president of the United States?
The first president of the United States was George Washington.
Can you remember Josh's last name?
Pontaza