Presidential Election Process

The general term used to describe a qualified person who is running for elected office

• Delegate

• Candidate

• Running mate

• Incumbent

Answer explanation

A candidate is the general term used to describe a qualified person who is running for elected office, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

The process by which a group of official electors are formally empowered to elect the U.S. president/vice president-- based on their home states' popular vote

• Electoral Majority

• Electoral Cast-Off

• Electoral Delegation

• Electoral College

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Electoral College' which refers to the group of official electors who are empowered to elect the U.S. president/vice president based on their home states' popular vote.

The total number of votes a candidate receives from the registered voters within each state

• The popular vote

• The electoral vote

Answer explanation

The popular vote refers to the total number of votes a candidate receives from the registered voters within each state

A presidential election is held every ______ years

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

Answer explanation

A presidential election is held every 4 years, making the correct answer choice 4.

How many total electors are there in the electoral college?

• 2

• 11

• 538

• 270

Answer explanation

The correct total number of electors in the electoral college is 538, as each state has a certain number of electors based on its representation in Congress.

What do the numbers on this map mean?

• the population of the state

• the number of electors in the state

• the number of senators in the state

• the number of government jobs in the state

Answer explanation

The numbers on the map represent the number of electors in the state, not the population, senators, or government jobs.

On an electoral map, the Democratic Party is shown as the color...

• red

• blue

• purple

• green

Answer explanation

The Democratic Party is shown as the color blue on an electoral map, making 'blue' the correct choice.

On an electoral map, the Republican Party is shown as the color...

• red

• blue

• green

• purple

Answer explanation

The Republican Party is shown as the color red on an electoral map, making 'red' the correct choice.

How many electoral votes does a candidate need in order to win the presidency?

• 100

• 270

• 538

• 672

Answer explanation

A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win the presidency, making the correct answer choice 270.

What is the formula for determining each state's electoral vote?

• States population / 50

• # of Representatives + # of Senators

• # of Representatives x 3

• # of Representatives x # of Senators

Answer explanation

The correct formula for determining each state's electoral vote is to add the number of Representatives and Senators representing that state.