Vocab 1
A set period of time during which something happens?
term
The commander in chief of the United States?
president
What is the symbol for the Democratic party?
donkey
What is the symbol for the Republican party?
elephant
The second person in command of the United States after the president?
Vice President
A discussion between two people or groups who disagree on an important subject?
debate
The 2024 Republican candidate for president?
The president is elected to serve for a term of ______ years, and can serve no more than ______ terms.
4 years, 2 terms (total of 8 years)
During a debate, a moderator asks a question on important issues and each candidate is given a specific amount of time to talk. True or False
True
The 2024 Democrat candidate for president?
Kamala Harris
An early election, where members of each political party vote for a candidate to run for office in the general election?
primaries
The main way we elect people to public office in the United States, with the purpose to win elections and influence the government?
political parties
Each political party has their own national __________ where party member gather to celebrate and drum up support for their nominee for President.
convention
The President has the authority to send troops into combat, as well as the power to decide whether to use nuclear weapons. True or False
True
Give an example of a positive character trait?
honest, trustworthy, etc.
A formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests?
convention
A series of planned actions carried out in order to reach a particular goal?
campaign
What are the 3 qualifications to run for President?
A natural-born citizen of the United States, at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years
What are the two primary jobs of the president?
Serve as chief executive of the federal government and commander of chief of the armed forces
Give an example of a negative character trait?
dishonest, conceited, untrustworthy, etc.
A private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates?
caucus
A person who seeks to be elected or appointed to a certain position?
candidate
What is the missing step to the White House?
Declare Candidacy, Primaries and Caucuses, Conventions and Campaigning, _____________, Election Day, and then Inauguration.
Debates
Give an example of what happens during campaigning?
slogans and colorful signs, campaign rallies, TV commercials, etc.
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