Heimler's History (AP Gov.) Unit 5 Topic 8

What is the first step for someone running for U.S. President?

• Winning the general election

• Collecting signatures nationwide

• Earning their party's nomination

• Getting elected as a senator

What type of primaries allows any registered voter to participate?

• Caucuses

• Open primaries

• Closed primaries

• General elections

What is the role of the party's national convention?

• To present the winning primary candidate and vice presidential choice

• To elect the party's presidential candidate

• To vote on the party's platform

• To select the party's electors for the Electoral College

Which advantage does an incumbent have?

• Known quantity to voters

• Automatic nomination for the next term

• Exemption from primaries

• Less need for campaigning

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

• 435

• 100

• 270

• 538

What happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?

• The election is decided by the Senate

• A new election is held

• The House of Representatives decides

• The incumbent remains in office

What is a 'faithless elector'?

• An elector who doesn't attend the Electoral College

• An elector who votes against their state's popular vote

• An elector who abstains from voting

• An elector who votes for a third-party candidate

Which states have rules that allow them to split their electoral votes?

• Florida and Ohio

• California and Texas

• Maine and Nebraska

• Georgia and New York

Why do some argue in favor of the Electoral College?

• It favors larger states

• It requires candidates to campaign across the country

• It allows direct democracy

• It simplifies the election process

What is a key criticism of the Electoral College?

• It limits the power of the states

• It favors third-party candidates

• It overcomplicates the election process

• It can contradict the popular vote