Primary Elections
What is a primary election?
An election where voters show their preferred candidate to represent a political party.
How often are presidents elected?
Every 4 years
True or False: When somebody votes in a presidential primary, they are directly voting for the president.
False: They are voting for a nominee.
What is the difference between a primary and a caucus?
Caucus: Meeting/Public Vote
Primary: Solo/Private Vote
How many days until Ms. Cordray turns 24? (closest wins)
296
When was election day for the recent presidential election? (Month, Day Year)
November 5th, 2024
What are the two types of primary elections? (Bonus click if you can get the third one as well)
Open and Closed (Semi-closed)
What is popular vote?
Majority
What is one way citizens can get involved in the government process?
Answers may vary. Ms. Cordray decides.
What is a closed primary?
A primary election where only registered members of a particular party can participate
What are the requirements to be able to vote in America? (List two)
Be a U.S. citizen
Be 18 years old
Be a registered voter
Name one qualification to run for president.
Born in the U.S.
35 years old
Lived in U.S. for at least 14 years
What is the difference between primary and general elections?
Primary Election: Vote for nominee
General Election: Vote for winner
How many electoral votes are needed to win a presidential election?
270 votes
Who was the second president of the United States?
John Adams