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- 1. Multiple Choice
A list of candidates that people use to cast a vote.
vote
ballot
democracy
appeal
- 2. Multiple Choice
A person who is running for an elected position.
front runner
candidate
debate
donor
- 3. Multiple Choice
a discussion about issues
debate
ballot
inauguration
appeal
- 4. Multiple Choice
a form of government in which people choose their leaders in an election
tyranny
monarchy
democracy
autocracy
- 5. Multiple Choice
Anything that relates to the national government.
ballot
federal
democracy
confederal
- 6. Multiple Choice
The formal ceremony when the new president is sworn in.
inauguration
debate
party
convention
- 7. Multiple Choice
How often does the United States hold a presidential election?
Every 5 Years
Every 3 Years
Every 4 Years
Every 6 Years
- 8. Multiple Choice
What are the two major political parties?
Democrat and Republican
Libertarian and Independent
Democracy and Monarchy
Green and Llibertarian
- 9. Multiple Choice
What city houses our national government?
Washington, DC
New York
Montgomery
Philadelphia
- 10. Multiple Choice
What can you infer about the campaign slogan, "Four More Years?"
It's for a Democratic candidate.
It’s relevant only during state primaries.
It's supporting the current President.
It can be used by any nominee.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Party nominees are to primaries as the President is to the _______.
Electoral College
Popular vote
Nominating conventions
Vice president
- 12. Multiple Choice
Rita mentions that money is the cornerstone of any campaign. What is a synonym for "cornerstone?"
minor element
essential part
final component
simplest aspect
- 13. Multiple Choice
Where would a Democratic nominee spend the most time campaigning?
a blue state
a red state
a swing state
a state with a small population
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the best definition of "platform?"
a political party's core beliefs
a nominee's electoral strategy
donations to a campaign
third party candidates
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of mudslinging?
questioning an opponent's loyalty to the United States
attacking a candidate's approach to foreign policy
focusing on failed campaign promises
discussing a nominee's lack of experience
- 16. Multiple Choice
9) Place these events in chronological order: A) general election; B) primaries and caucuses; C) national convention; D) Inauguration Day.
A B C D
C, D, B, A
C, B, A, D
B, A, C, D
B, C, A, D
- 17. Multiple Choice
The President of the United States must have won:
the California primary
more swing states than other candidates
the hearts of the people
at least 270 electoral votes
- 18. Multiple Choice
Winning which state would give the biggest electoral boost to a presidential candidate?
- 19. Multiple ChoicePeople who join together to pursue a common interest in influencing legislation are known as what?Political Action Committees (PAC's)Public OpinionMass MediaInterest Groups
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a requirement for a presidential candidate?At least 35 years oldNatural born US citizenCollege educatedUS resident at least 14 years
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