The Basics
The Electoral College
A Little Bit of Everything
Miscellaneous
100

What is the minimum age to vote in the US?

18

100

What is the name of the people who cast the official votes for President and Vice President in the U.S.?

Electors

100

In what month is the president-elect sworn in?

January 

100

Name 2 things the Republican party is in favor of.

Closing the borders, limiting women's reproductive rights, guns

200

When is the Presidential election held?

Every 4 years 

200

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?

270

200

Where can Americans vote from?

Anywhere in the world

200

Name 2 things the Democratic party is in favor of. 

Abortions/women's rights, protecting the environment (policies on climate change, renewable energy etc), immigration 

300

How many terms can a president serve?

2 terms 

300

What is the purpose of the Electoral College in U.S. elections?

To officially elect the President and Vice President

300

When are elections held in the U.S.?

On the first or second Tuesday of November 

300

If no candidate gets a majority of electoral votes, who decides the winner?

The House of Representatives 

400

What symbol is associated with the Republican party?

Elephant 

400

How many electoral votes does each state get?

It varies by state based on the states population 

400

What is a “swing state”?

A state where the popular vote is usually close, with either party having a chance to win

400

Which eligible U.S. citizens are unable to vote during the presidential elections?

Residents of U.S. territories 

500

What symbol is associated with the Democratic party?

Donkey

500

In most states, how are electoral votes awarded?

Winner-takes-all

500

Which two states use a different method, awarding electoral votes by congressional district?

A) California and Texas
B) Maine and Nebraska
C) Florida and Ohio
D) New York and Virginia

500

Is Magdalene old enough to run for president?

No