Election
Who can vote? (two requirements)
- At least 18 years old
- US citizen
How are delegates divided between the states?
By population
How are people elected in a republic?
Representatives are elected by the people
The President leads this Branch
The Executive Branch
Who can run for president? (Three requirements)
- At least 35 years old
- Natural-born citizen
- Resident for at least 14 years
How many electoral votes are there in total?
538 electoral votes
What is the difference between state level and federal level?
Federal level refers to the national government and state level refers to the governments of the individual states
How many people sit in Congress?
535 (100 Senators + 435 HoR)
How many votes needed to win?
270 votes
When was the electoral college established?
1787, as part of the US Constitution
Who can declare laws unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court
Who can appoint ambassadors?
The President / Executive Branch
At what event does the political parties officially nominate their presidential candidates?
The Party convention from July to August
Name three swing states
Florida, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan
In what building sits the Congress?
The U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C
Which branch resolves disputes between states?
The Judicial Branch
When does the Primaries start and end?
January to June
What is the Winner-takes-all system?
Candidate with the most popular votes in that state wins all its electoral votes.
What is the official form of government in the United States?
A federal constitutional republic
Who can impeach the President?
The House of Representatives