Review: Elections

What are the two main steps in the U.S. election process?

• Nomination and General Election
• Voting and Counting
• Campaigning and Debating

Which method of nomination involves a candidate announcing their own candidacy?

• Caucus
• Self-Announcement
• Primary

What is a caucus?

• A public voting process
• A private meeting of party members
• A method of campaigning

Which state is known for holding the first major contest of the presidential primary season?

• Iowa
• California
• Texas

What is a nonpartisan primary?

• A primary where candidates are identified by party labels
• A primary where candidates are not identified by party labels
• A primary only for independent candidates

What happens in a runoff primary?

• All candidates run again
• The two candidates with the most votes run again
• Only party members can vote

What is the popular vote?

• Votes cast directly by voters
• Votes counted by the Electoral College
• Votes from absentee ballots

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 200
• 270
• 300

What was the voter turnout in the 2016 presidential election?

• 53%
• 55%
• 60%

Which group is most likely to be non-voters?

• Older adults
• Married individuals
• College graduates
• Younger individuals