The Basics
What is the name of the process where citizens vote for their leaders?
Elections
True or False: All U.S. states have the same number of electoral votes.
False
Name the two main political parties in the U.S.
The Republican Party and The Democratic Party
In what month do U.S. presidential elections take place?
November
Candidate
A person nominated for an election
How many branches of government are there in the United States?
Three
Which U.S. state has the most electoral votes?
California
What animals are the symbols of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party?
Donkey (Democrats) and elephant (Republicans)
How often do U.S. presidential elections occur?
Every four years
Electoral vote and popular vote
Electoral vote is the votes from the electoral college, while the popular vote is the vote from the people.
How long is a U.S. president’s term in office?
Four years
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?
270
What colours are associated with the Republican Party and the Democratic Party?
Red (Republicans) and blue (Democrats)
Who are the current presidential candidates and their choice of VP?
The Republican Party: Donald Trump (P) and J.D. Vance (VP)
The Democratic Party: Kamala Harris (P) and Tim Waltz (VP)
A swing state is any state that could reasonably be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate.
What document established the U.S. electoral system?
The U.S. Constitution
How many total electoral votes are there in the U.S.?
538
Which political party is often considered more conservative?
The Republican Party
What 3 conditions does someone have to meet in order to become president?
1. Natural born citizen
2. Over 35 years old
3. Long-term resident (14+ years)
Primary election and general election
In primary elections, a party selects a candidate for a General Election, and you vote for a candidate who will be nominated to be on a ballot.
In general elections, you vote for federal, state, and local officials.
How many senators does each U.S. state have?
Two
Historically, which part of the country has supported this system?
The southern states
What was the third major party during the early 19th century that rivaled Democrats and Republicans?
The Whig Party
Which two presidents, since 2000, did not win the popular vote but still became president?
George W. Bush and Donald Trump
Judicial, legislative and executive
Judicial - Supreme Court
Legislative - Congress
Executive - President, Vice President and Cabinet