Anglais American Elections
Based on the state's number of congressional districts plus its two senators
How are electoral votes allocated to each state?
270
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
54
How many electoral votes does California have?
3
How many electoral votes does each state have at a minimum?
3
How many electors does the District of Columbia have in the Electoral College?
538
How many members are there in the Electoral College?
538
How many total electoral votes are there in the Electoral College?
100
How many total members are there in the United States Senate?
Every 4 years
How often are presidential elections held in the United States?
March
In what month do presidential primaries and caucuses typically begin?
1789
In what year did the United States hold its first presidential election?
the Republicans and the Democrats
What are the two main parties in the USA?
The House of Representatives chooses the President
What happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?
The day when multiple states hold their primary elections or caucuses
What is Super Tuesday in the context of American presidential elections?
A state where the outcome is uncertain and could go either Democratic or Republican
What is a battleground state in the context of American presidential elections?
An informal gathering of voters to discuss political issues
What is a caucus in the context of presidential elections?
A state where the outcome is uncertain and can go either Democratic or Republican
What is a swing state in the context of American presidential elections?
November 5th
What is the date of the 2024 presidential elections in the USA?
Two
What is the maximum number of terms a president can serve?
35 years old
What is the minimum age requirement to run for President of the United States?
January 20
What is the official date for the presidential inauguration in the United States?
To show the distribution of electoral votes by state
What is the purpose of the "electoral map" in presidential elections?
To formally elect the President and Vice President
What is the purpose of the Electoral College in the presidential election process?
To formally elect the President and Vice President
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To choose the President and Vice President of the United States
What is the purpose of the general election in the presidential election process?
To formally nominate the party's presidential and vice-presidential candidates
What is the purpose of the national party conventions in the presidential election process?
To select delegates to the national party conventions
What is the purpose of the primary elections and caucuses in the presidential election process?
To highlight the qualifications of the vice-presidential candidates
What is the purpose of the vice-presidential debate during the election season?
To nominate candidates for president and vice president
What is the role of political parties in the presidential election process?
To enforce campaign finance laws
What is the role of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) in presidential elections?
It determines the winner of each state's electoral votes
What is the significance of the "first past the post" system in the American presidential election?
12th Amendment
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the process for electing the president and vice president through the Electoral College?
Must have served in the military
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to become President of the United States?
Winning the majority of congressional districts
Which of the following is a way a candidate can win the presidency without winning the popular vote?
It can override the popular vote in determining the President.
Which of the following statements about the Electoral College is true?
New Hampshire
Which state traditionally holds the first presidential primary in the United States?
Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Who are the two main candidates this year?
The Electoral College
Who is responsible for officially electing the President of the United States?
The Chief Justice of the United States
Who typically administers the oath of office to the newly elected President of the United States?
