Elections Review

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Which type of primary is where anyone, no matter their political party, can participate?

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Open primary

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What month is the presidential election held in?

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November

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What happens at the National Conventions?

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The official nomination of the party candidates

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What is the purpose of a campaign?

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To get someone elected

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How many electoral votes are needed to win the electoral college?

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270

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Why do some states have more electoral votes than others?

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The more people a state has, the more votes it has.

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True or False: A candidate can win the popular vote but lose the presidential election.

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True

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What is a "swing" state?

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A state that either political party could win

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What is a "safe" state?

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A state that is always won by a certain political party.

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Which is a qualification to vote? Options: graduate high school, pay all of your taxes, own a house, be a U.S. citizen

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be a U.S. citizen