Election Basics Quiz

Election Basics Quiz

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Election Basics Quiz

Election Basics Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Catherine Watson-Short

Used 4+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of government is America?

Democracy

Constitutional Republic

Monarchy

Oligarchy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How often are presidential elections held in the United States?

Every four years

Every two years

Every six years

Every eight years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How many major political parties are there in America?

One

Two

Three

Four

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "endorse" mean in the context of political parties?

To oppose

To support

To ignore

To criticize

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of a primary election?

To determine the final winner

To select eligible candidates

To conduct a debate

To finalize the election process

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the electoral college?

To campaign for candidates

To elect the president

To organize debates

To count the popular vote

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What kind of primary election does California have?

Closed

Open

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