Civics Unit #5 2.6, 2.7, 3.14

What happens during a primary election?

• Voters select members of Congress

• Voters select the President

• Voters select candidates

• Everyone in the party votes to determine which candidate will run in the general election

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be a US Representative?

• Must be at least 25 years old.

• Must be a citizen for at least 7 years.

• Must live in the state in which you represent.

• Must be a voter.

The first president to be elected on behalf of the Republican Party was

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

What party was established in 1828?

• Green Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Third Party

This amendment provided for separate Electoral College votes for President and Vice President, correcting weaknesses in the earlier electoral system which was responsible for the controversial Presidential Election of 1800.

• 12th

• 11th

• 10th

• 2nd

At a state and local level, what opportunities do Florida citizens get to vote on?

• Governor

• City Mayor

• School Board Members

• Judges

True or False? In order to prevent tyranny, elections must be "free and fair". Without trust in the election process there could be conflict.

• True

• False

Which age group demographic is least likely to vote in elections?

• 18-29

• 30-49

• 50-69

Which statement is NOT true regarding a free and fair election?

• The government gets their power from the people.

• In order to prevent tyranny, elections must be "free and fair".

• Nothing in the US is "free and fair".

• Without trust in the election process there could be conflict.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be a US Senator?

• Must be at least 25 years old.

• Must be a citizen for at least 9 years.

• Must live in the state in which you represent.

• Must be at least 30 years old.