Presidential Candidates
What are the names of the 2 candidates of the 2024 presidential election?
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
What is the name of a system of government where the people get to make decisions about how their country is run?
Democracy
How old do you have to be to vote in the United States?
18 years old or older.
Who is the current President and Vice President of the United States?
President: Joe Biden
Vice President: Kamala Harris
Which political parties do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump belong to?
Kamala Harris: Democratic Party
Name two benefits of being in a democracy
Answers can include:
-having a say in government
-protection of human rights
-change is possible
-equal rights
-peaceful transfer of power
-freedom of speech/expression
In which month does Election Day always happen?
November
(the 2024 election day will be held Tuesday, November 5th)
Who was the first Black person to become President?
Barack Obama
Which candidate currently serves as the Vice President of the United States ?
Kamala Harris
What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Why is Pennsylvania an important state in presidential elections?
Pennsylvania is a “swing state,” or a "battleground state" which means it is a state that could be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate in an election. Because Pennsylvania can go either way, candidates from both political parties spend more time and money trying to win over voters here.
Name two rights that all students have at school.
Answers can include:
-you have the right to practice your own religion in school
-you cannot be forced to say the Pledge of Allegiance
-you have the right to fair treatment in school regardless of race.
Which candidate is known for their background in business before entering politics?
Donald Trump!
Donald Trump began his career as a businessman at his father's real estate company, Trump Management, for many years before deciding to run for president.
Which amendment gives citizens the right to freedom of speech?
First Amendment! This amendment also gives us the right to religion, assembly and press.
Which groups of people were not always allowed to vote in U.S. history?
Black people and women.
Black men received the right to vote in 1870 with the passing of the 15th amendment. Women received the right to vote in 1920 with the passing of the 19th amendment.
If you were President, what is one policy you would create?
Answers can vary.
Which presidential candidate wants to fight the high cost of goods and services in the U.S.?
BOTH Kamala and Donald Trump
Trump: wants to make "America more affordable again" by fighting inflation
Kamala: wants to stop businesses from raising prices too high during emergencies, like hurricanes.
What are the 3 branches of government?
legislative, executive and judicial
Explain the United States' Two-party System and include one value from each party.
The U.S Two-party System is how political groups (called "parties") organize to share ideas, choose leaders, and make decisions about how the country should be run. The two main parties are the Democratic Party and Republican Party. Examples of values of each party can include:
Democratic: equality, more funding for schools, universal healthcare, etc
Republican: less government control, less taxes, personal responsibility
What is one requirement to run for the President of the United States?
(Hint: there is an age requirement!)
Answers can include:
-at least 35 years old
-natural born citizen
-have been a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years