National Conventions
What event is held every four years where major political parties officially nominate their presidential candidates?
National Conventions
What are the terms/terms for the election process where party members vote to choose their candidate for the general election?
Primary and Caucuses
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency? (the majority)
270
Who was Joe Biden's running mate in the 2020 presidential election?
Kamala Harris
In which year did the United States first hold a presidential election?
1788
Which state traditionally holds the first presidential primary in the United States
New Hampshire
In 2020, who were the two main candidates (you only need to name at least 1) for the Democratic nomination before Joe Biden secured it?
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren
Which two states do not follow the winner-takes-all method for allocating their electoral votes (so the electoral votes are split depending on the number of congressional districts winning)? (only need to name 1)
Maine and Nebraska
During Trump's presidency, what was the name of the policy focused on reducing illegal immigration and enhancing border security?
How President's have won the general election through electoral votes but lost the popular vote? (Just the number)
5 Presidents
In 2016, what major party did Donald Trump secure the nomination for at the Republican National Convention
The Republican Party
What type of primary allows unaffiliated and affiliated voters to participate in a party's primary election?
Open Primary
How are the electoral votes split up/ counted up? (Mention what it's split up for)
538 (Total) = 100 (Senators) + 435 (H.O.R) + 3 (D.C)
In the 2020 campaign, what was a major focus of the Biden/Harris campaign?
Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare reforms (or just COVID related)
Which candidate won the presidency without winning the popular vote in the controversial 2000 election?
George W. Bush