Political Parties
Which parties are involved in the Unites States' two party system?
Republican and Democrat
This political party believes the government should control everything.
Communist
What is a candidate?
A person who is running for a position.
How old must a citizen be to vote?
18 yrs
What political party was Abraham Lincoln?
Republican
Which animal symbolizes the Republican Party and which animal symbolizes the Democratic Party?
How many terms can a President serve?
2
What does D.O.C. stand for?
District of Columbia
List one requirement of a voter.
Drivers License, Voters Registration Card and be 18yrs old.
What is a pro and a con of being independent?
Pro-you are not labeled
Con-you cannot vote in the primary election
Which political party believes that individual rights are essential?
Libertarian Party
What party was George Washington a part of?
He was not in any party.
What does NPA stand for?
No Political Affiliation
Which vote comes first the popular vote or the electoral college?
Popular Vote
Who was President during the attack on 9/11?
President George W. Bush
Which political party believes government should play a larger role in peoples lives and would like more education spending?
Democratic
How many people are in the electoral college?
538
What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?
Primary Election is to determine the front runner of each party.
General Election comes after the Primary and will decide who is President from the front runners.
What is a Constitutional requirement to run for congress?
Be a U.S. Citizen.
How old must you be to be in the Senate and how old must you be to be in the House of Representatives?
Senate-30yrs old
House of Representatives- 25 yrs old
Which political party believes the government should play a smaller role in peoples lives and would like defense spending.
Republican
List three third parties.
Libertarian, Socialist, Communist, Progressive, Green etc.
What is it called when you are referring to both the Senate and the House of Representatives?
Legislative Branch and/or Congress
What are the three requirements for being a President in the United States?
Must be a natural born citizen, have resided in the U.S. for 14 years and be at least 35 yrs old.
If the President and the Vice President dies who will take over?
Speaker of the House