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___________ is the process of electing the US President / Vice President.
The Electoral College
The Productive Results
The Great Vote
The Electric Slide
1. The Electoral College
In one debate, Donald Trump referred to the COVID-19 global pandemic as the “China Virus”. While not only ignorant and based in racist ideologies, this is also an example of ___________.
Bandwagon
Testimonials
Pinpointing the Enemy
Plain Folk
3. Pinpointing the Enemy
Republicans are represented as the color _______ and have an _________ as their symbol. Democrats are represented as the color ___________ and have a __________ as their symbol.
Blue, Snake, Red, Horse
Green, Cow, Blue, Donkey
Red, Lion, Blue, Horse
Red, Elephant, Blue, Donkey
4. Red Elephant Blue Donkey
Poll tests were frequently used as another barrier at polling stations. These were also used to keep black voters away. Two examples of these were _________ and ____________.
Literacy tests, Push-up Test
Literacy tests, Jelly Bean Test
Literacy tests, Breath Holding Test
2. Literacy Tests, Jelly Bean Test
Who were the two presidential candidates in 2016?
1. Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush
2. Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump
3. Joe Biden, Donald Trump
4. Barack Obama, Jeb Bush
2. Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump
In the Electoral College, there are 538 electors and in order to win, the presidential and vice presidential candidates must have more than half the votes (at least 270). This is called having an _____________ of the votes.
Enormous percentage
Absolute majority
Overturned majority
Incremental percentage
2. Absolute majority.
In one speech, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton boasted (bragged) how she had her husband - former President Bill Clinton’s support, along with former President Barack Obama’s. This is an example of a ___________.
Transfer
Bandwagon
Testimonial
Assertion
3. Testimonial
Which Amendment gave Women the Right to Vote?
a. 14th
b. 15th
c. 18th
d. 19th
d. 19th
One method used to keep Black people from voting was the Grandfather Clause. The Grandfather Clause stated you only had the right to vote if your ________________.
Grandfather owned a house
Grandfather had over $10,000 in savings, making them a proper citizen.
Grandfather was sturdy
Grandfather was able to vote when they were alive.
4. Grandfather was able to vote
What word was added to the Massachusetts governor's name to make the word gerrymandering?
a. Meander
b. Neandrathal
c. Salamander
d. Offender
c. Salamander
Congress set the day for both presidential and congressional elections as the Tuesday after the first Monday in ___________.
September
October
November
December
3. November
Who was the governor of Massachusetts in 1812?
a. Gerry Blackburn
b. Elbridge Gerry
c. Gerry Thomas
d. James Clinton Tompkins
b. Elbridge Gerry
Which Amendment (technically) gave African Americans the right to vote?
a. 13th
b. 14th
c. 15th
d. 16th
c. 15th
We watched several political ads in class. Which ad did we NOT watch?
Bill Clinton on the Arsenio Hall show
Eisenhower for President (Ike for President, Everybody likes Ike)
Obama driving a Prius speaking about climate change
“Peace, Little Girl” for Lyndon B. Johnson (Girl picking flowers)
3. Obama driving a Prius speaking about climate change
Arranging or distorting facts that support only one side is an example of ________.
1. Bandwagon
2. Glittering Generalities
3. Transfer
4. Card Stacking
4. Card Stacking
What state holds the first Caucus of the season?
1. North Dakota
2. Ohio
3. Iowa
4. Indiana
3. Iowa
_________ was a champion for women’s equality, even getting arrested in 1872 for illegally voting.
Julia Roberts
Susan B. Anthony
Pepper Potts
Serena Williams
2. Susan B. Anthony
The 15th Amendment legally allowed African Americans to vote. However, many states found loopholes to keep Black Americans from actually voting. One specific barrier was called _________.
Jim Bro Laws
Joe Burrow Laws
Jim Crow Laws
Joe Schmoe Laws
3. Jim Crow Laws
DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!! What minor league team was Jackie Robinson assigned to (before being moved to the Dodgers)?
1. Toronto Maple Leafs
2. Quebec Bears
3. Montreal Royals
4. Vancouver Canucks
3. Montreal Royals
"How are y'all tonight?? Didja see the latest TikTok trend?" Is an example of _______.
1. Transfer
2. Plain Folk
3. Simplification/Stereotyping
4. Assertion
2. Plain Folk
One of the more famous political machines we had seen at the start of the 20th century was called __________________ in New York City.
Staples Center
Madison Square Garden
Tammany Hall
St. Joseph Square
3. Tammany Hall
The Voting Rights Act of _______ helped to eliminate almost all problems and loopholes associated with preventing Black people from voting.
1955
1965
1975
1985
1965
What state holds the first Primary election of the season?
1. New Jersey
2. New York
3. New Hampshire
4. Nebraska
3. New Hampshire
________ was the 2012 Republican Presidential candidate.
1. John McCain
2. George Bush
3. Mitt Romney
4. Sarah Palin
3. Mitt Romney
How many electoral votes does Massachusetts have?
1. 3
2. 9
3. 11
4. 16
3. 11