Voting
How old do you have to be to vote?
18 years old
Do you have to be a natural-born citizen of the United States, to run for president
Yes.
What are the two main political parties in the US?
Republican and Democratic
Who was the first president.
George Washington
Can the president be born in another country and become an American citizen?
No
In what month does Election Day fall?
November
How many times can a person be elected President of the United States?
2 terms, 8 years total
Whose slogan is Make America Great Again?
Donald Trump
Who was the first convicted felon to become president.
Donald Trump.
True or False - Presidential candidates can lie about their opponents?
True
This is a private place where people cast their votes.
voting booth
What is the age requirement for running for President?
35 years old
This is a series of events, rallies, and speeches intended to persuade voters to vote for a particular candidate. (Hint: Rhymes with champagne)
a campaign
In 2008, this person became the first African-American President.
President Barack Obama
An elephant is the symbol of the _________party?
Republican
Can a person who is not a citizen of the United States vote?
No
How long must the president live in the United States?
at least 14 years
What is the gerrymandering.
In the last 50 Years, after which U.S. President was the unemployment rate lowest.
President Barrack Obama
How often does the United States hold a presidential election?
Every four years
Did women always have the right to vote?
No.
Women did not have the right to vote until the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920.
What is the minimum amount of money spent on a campaign required.
Once a candidate raises or spends more than $5,000 for their campaign, they can register with the Federal Election Commission.
What is the number one political campaign strategy?
To define your, "Why".
During the 1990s, government debt increased by 75%, GDP rose by 69%, and the stock market as measured by the S&P 500 grew more than threefold. Who was president during this time?
President George Bush.
These can be positive or negative, in print, online, on the radio, and on TV.
campaign advertisements