American Electoral Systems

The Supreme Court is elected.

• True

• False

The Electoral College elects Congress.

• True

• False

What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate running for the office of the President of the United States?

• 30

• 35

• 40

• 45

Which system is used to elect members of the House of Representatives in the United States?

• Proportional representation

• First-past-the-post

• Alternative vote

• Mixed-member proportional representation

How often are congressional elections held in the United States?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

• Every 8 years

What is the purpose of the primary elections in the United States?

• To select the candidates for the general election

• To determine the winner of the presidential election

• To choose the members of the Electoral College

• To elect members of the House of Representatives

What is the total number of members in the United States Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 450

• 538

How many members in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 250

• 435

• 545

Which amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Nineteenth Amendment

• Twenty-Sixth Amendment

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8