TERMS
How many term years does the president serve?
4-year terms
What is a general election?
An election for the president and vice president from the citizens
What is a debate?
A debate is between candidates to try and convince the people why they should be elected as president
What is an ad?
An ad basically promotes a service or idea that candidates try to use to influence voters.
What is the electoral vote number to win the presidential election?
270
How many term years does the House of Representatives serve?
2-year terms
What happens if there is a tie in the electoral voting?
The House of Representatives votes on who becomes president
Debates always decide who wins the election. True or False?
False, you can have better debates than the other candidate and still lose.
Does America spend the most money on election ads?
Yes
What is gerrymandering?
When districts are drawn to give an advantage to a certain political party.
How many term years does the Senate serve?
6-year terms
What is a primary election?
Election for the best candidate for president in each party before the general election
How many debates are there in the election process for a president?
2-3 debates
What is an issue ad?
An issue ad lays out all the problems of the current country and how the candidate will fix those issues.
Does gerrymandering highly affect the election process?
No, popular votes can’t be changed
How many term years does the judicial branch serve?
Life terms
Why are swing states important?
They are the deciders for who will win the election for president
What do debates primarily focus on?
Debates focus on current economic and political issues and how each candidate will try to fix them.
What is an attack ad?
It is a negative ad against your opponent and is used in times when every vote counts.
Can you lose an election with more popular votes?
Yes, if the other candidate has more electoral votes.
When can a president serve more than 8 years?
If the president dies, the vice president takes over, and they can still be elected for an additional 2 terms
Is the electoral vote or the popular vote more important?
The electoral vote ultimately decides if the president wins
Who won all the election debates, yet still lost the presidential election in recent times?
Hilary Clinton, 2016
Are biographical ads important?
Yes, they show the voters what kind of person the candidates are and where they came from, and how they’ve gained experience in their lives. It connects them with the people.
Which two states don’t abide by the winner-takes-all votes system?
Maine and Nebraska