US ELECTIONS

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What are the two main political parties in the U.S.?

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Republican and Democrat.

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What is the symbol of the Democratic Party in the U.S.A?

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Donkey.

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What is the purpose of primaries in U.S. elections?

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Party members vote for the candidate they want to represent them in the general election.

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What does the national convention do?

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It finalizes a party’s choice for presidential and vice presidential nominees.

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How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidential election?

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270.

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What is the symbol of the Republican Party in the U.S.A?

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Elephant.

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What is a caucus in the context of U.S. elections?

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A meeting of party members to discuss and select candidates.

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What is the Electoral College?

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A body of electors established by the U.S. Constitution that formally elects the President and Vice President.

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What is voter registration?

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The process by which eligible citizens sign up to be able to vote in elections.

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What is a general election?

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An election held to choose among candidates nominated by political parties.