Primaries and Presidential Election (2020)

How many delegates does a candidate need to become the nominee (selection) for its party?

1,991 delegates

How many electors are there in the Electoral College?

100 (Senators) plus 438 (Representatives) equals 538 electors

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

18 years old

Which state has the most U.S. Representatives, because it has the largest population?

California

Who are the U.S. Senators from New Jersey?

Cory Booker (D) and Bob Menendez (D)

Is Joe Biden a Republican or a Democrat?

Democrat

Is Bernie Sanders a Republican or a Democrat?

Democrat (Democratic Socialist)

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

Democratic and Republican

How often do U.S. presidential elections take place?

Every 4 years

Who is the Governor of New Jersey?

Governor Murphy

What are the first two states to vote in February during primary season?

Iowa and New Hampshire

Are citizens required to vote?

No (but really they should)

When does the U.S. presidential election occur?

November

What party is Donald Trump?

Republican

What is the Electoral College?

The group of electors who represent the people's vote in choosing the president.

What is the capital of New Jersey?

Trenton

What is the capitol of the United States?

Washington D.C.

What is Super Tuesday?

a day on which several (14) states hold primary elections.

What determines who wins the presidency (the popular vote or the electoral college)?

the electoral college

What is the popular vote?

the vote of all people in an election