History

Election Process

100

Name two requirements for becoming President

-Must be 35 years old -Must be born in the US -Must be living in the US for 14 years

200

What day is the election?

The first Tuesday in November

300

Name a party besides the Democratic and Republican party.

-Green -Libertarian -Constitution

400

When is inauguration day?

January 20th, unless it is a Sunday, then it would be January 21st.

500

Name 3 swing states.

-Ohio -Florida -Virginia -Montana -Missouri -Indiana -North Carolina -Georgia

Vocabulary

100

A person who is running for the election

Candidate

200

To charge the holder of a public office with misconduct.

Impeach

300

Having the most votes, but it does not always mean you have a majority

Plurality

400

Candidate for political office (usually the presidency) who is expectedly nominated, someone not expected to be a candidate and who has little chance of winning election

Dark Horse

500

When the president has not signed a bill and Congress is not in session

Pocket Veto

Events/ Acts

100

The framework on how to improve the performance of America's elementary and secondary schools while at the same time ensuring that no child is trapped in a failing school

No Child Left Behind Act

200

A law signed by Bill Clinton that directs military personnel "don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue, don't harass"

Don't Ask Don't Tell

300

What changed the aim of the civil war?

Emancipation Proclamation

400

President Washington created this act which outlines in detail congressional power to establish official mail routes

Postal Service Act

500

Includes any documentary materials relating to the political activities of the President or members of his staff, but only if such activities relate to or have a direct effect upon the carrying out of constitutional, statutory, or other official or ceremonial duties of the President

Presidential Records Act