Requirements
What is the legal voting age in the United States?
18 years old
U.S. presidential elections are held on this day of the week.
Tuesday
What do you fill out to cast your vote in an election?
Ballot
Name the two main political parties.
Republican and Democratic
True or false: the candidate for President who receives the most votes wins the election.
False!
True or false: you must be a legally born citizen to be President of the United States?
True, the candidate must be a natural-born citizen of the United States.
How often are presidential elections held in the United States?
Presidential elections are held every four years.
Political parties often have these events where candidates discuss important issues before an election.
Debates
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
This city is the capital of the United States and is where the President lives.
Washington, D.C.
Who becomes President if the President can no longer serve?
The Vice President becomes President if the President can no longer serve.
How many terms can a President serve?
A President can serve a maximum of two terms.
This system is used to elect the President in the United States, where each state has a certain number of votes.
Who are the two candidates running for Governor of Washington State?
Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert
What is a write-in candidate?
A write-in candidate is someone who is not on the ballot but whose name voters can write in to cast their vote.
What is the minimum age to be President of the United States?
35 years old
January
Who has a legal right to know who you voted for? (Choose all correct answers)
a) You
b) Your parents
c) Your spouse
d) The Governor of your state
Just you! You can share who you voted for if you want to, but NOBODY can force you to tell them.
Name at least five former Presidents.
What are swing states?
Swing states are states where both major political parties have similar levels of support among voters, making them crucial in deciding the outcome of an election.
Candidates must have this many years of government experience before they can be President.
Zero! There is no requirement that a candidate have ever been in government before.
Put the following events in the correct order: Election Day, Presidential Debate, Inauguration Day, Party Conventions
Party Conventions, Presidential Debate, Election Day, Inauguration Day
What are at least two different ways that people can cast votes in an election (bonus $100 if you can name a third way!)?
In-person, by mail, or by placing your ballot into a drop box
What is the name of the event where political parties officially nominate their candidates for president and vice president?
The National Convention
What are at least three reasons that people don't vote?
Answers will vary.