U.S. Presidential Election

What are the three basic requirements to officially run for the office of President of the United States?

• A natural born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a U.S. resident for at least 14 years

• A natural born citizen, at least 30 years old, and a U.S. resident for at least 10 years

• A naturalized citizen, at least 35 years old, and a U.S. resident for at least 14 years

• A naturalized citizen, at least 30 years old, and a U.S. resident for at least 10 years

Which are the two main political parties in the United States?

• Republican and Democrat

• Liberal and Conservative

• Socialist and Libertarian

• Independent and Green

What is the purpose of caucuses and primaries in the U.S. Presidential election process?

• To select the party's nominee for the general election

• To choose the President and Vice President directly

• To determine the number of electors each state gets

• To campaign and win the support of the general population

How are electors in the Electoral College determined for each state?

• Based on the state's total number of Senators and Representatives in Congress

• Based on the state's population size

• Based on the state's GDP

• Based on the state's geographical area

How many electors are there in the Electoral College?

• 538

• 435

• 100

• 50

How many electoral votes does a Presidential candidate need to win the election?

• 270

• 200

• 400

• 500

When is the inauguration of the newly elected President and Vice President?

• January 20th

• February 14th

• March 1st

• April 4th

What do people actually vote for on election day?

• A group of people called electors

• The President and Vice President directly

• The members of Congress

• The state governors

What is the official website to find more information about the U.S. President?

• kids.usa.gov/president

• whitehouse.gov

• usapresident.gov

• presidentialinfo.gov

Who announces their choice for Vice President after winning their party's nomination?

• The party's Presidential nominee

• The current President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court