Vocabulary
für jmd. stimmen (wählen)
to vote for sb.
Which nationality does a presidential candidate have to have?
a US American nationality
How many states does the USA consist of?
50
Which are the two main political parties in the US?
Republicans and Democrats
Which award is the most prestigious one in the film industry?
the Academy Award (Oscar)
die Wahlen
elections
Who were the last three presidents of the USA?
Joseph Biden, Donald Trump, Barack Obama
What is the capital of the USA?
Washington D.C.
Who becomes president when the current president dies, resigns or is removed from office?
the vice president
Which award is the most prestigious one in the music industry?
the Grammy Award
die Wahlkabine
voting booth
How old does a presidential canditate have to be?
at least 35
Which state is the biggest state?
Alaska
The president is not elected directly but chosen by ...
electors (the Electoral College)
Which Martin Luther King, Jr. phrase has often been used in modern media?
I have a dream
der Wahlzettel
ballot
For how long does a presidential candidate have to have lived in the US?
for at least 14 years
Which state is called "Sunshine State"?
Florida
The US government makes up and works at ...
the Congress
So far, which US movie has been the most successful one?
Avatar (2009)
die Wahlmänner (-menschen!)
electors
On what day are US presidents usually sworn into office (inaugurated)?
January 20
What is the capital of the state of New York?
Albany
The Congress is divided into ... (2)
the Senate and the House of Representatives
Which musician was born in Liverpool, became first famous in Hamburg and was shot in NYC?
John Lennon