Political Candidates

What is a candidate?

• A type of political party

• Someone who votes in an election

• Someone who is running for political office

• A law related to elections

What are the qualifications to be President of the United States?

• Must be a natural-born citizen, 35 years old, and can serve unlimited terms

• No specific qualifications are required

• Must be a natural-born citizen, 30 years old, and can only serve two four-year terms

• Must be a natural-born citizen, 35 years old, and can only serve two four-year terms

What is an incumbent?

• A qualification for running for office

• A new candidate running for office

• A current office holder running for re-election

• A type of political advertisement

What is a platform in politics?

• A type of political party

• A document that lists all candidates running for office

• A physical stage for speeches

• A statement outlining a candidate or party's views on issues

What is the purpose of political debates?

• To argue over personal matters

• To raise money for campaigns

• To discuss and argue over issues

• To provide entertainment

What are PACs?

• Political Action Committees that raise money to support candidates

• A type of political advertisement

• Groups that decide who can run for office

• Laws that limit campaign donations

What is bias in the context of political advertisements?

• A requirement for running for office

• Strong prejudice for or against something

• A fair and balanced view

• A type of political debate

What is the age requirement to be elected to the U.S. Senate?

• 35 years old

• 25 years old

• No age requirement

• 30 years old

What does the term 'natural-born citizen' mean in the context of presidential qualifications?

• Born in any country as long as parents are U.S. citizens

• Born in the United States or born abroad to at least one U.S. citizen parent

• Anyone who has been a U.S. citizen for at least 14 years

• Born in the United States only

What is campaign finance reform?

• A movement to increase the amount of money spent on campaigns

• A law that allows unlimited campaign donations

• A type of political advertisement

• A movement to enact real limits on campaign donations