Civic Knowledge Quiz

Why is voting important?

• It is a fun activity

• It helps choose leaders

• It is a way to make friends

• It is a school project

What is the popular vote?

• The vote by the Electoral College

• The vote by the people

• The vote by the government

• The vote by the candidates

What is the Electoral College?

• A school for electors

• A group that officially elects the president

• A college for political studies

• A place where votes are counted

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win?

• 100

• 270

• 300

• 500

What can presidents do?

• Make laws

• Enforce laws

• Teach in schools

• Write books

What are political parties?

• Groups that throw parties

• Groups that support candidates

• Groups that make laws

• Groups that count votes

How can you avoid spreading misinformation?

• Share everything you hear

• Check facts before sharing

• Ignore all news

• Only listen to friends

Which of the following is NOT a presidential power?

• Commanding the military

• Negotiating with foreign governments

• Selecting judges

• Deciding if laws are constitutional

What is a political party?

• A group of people who have similar ideas about how the government should be run.

• A big meeting where each party announces its final presidential nominee.

• A group of electors who vote for the president.

• A person who belongs to a certain country or place.

What is the popular vote?

• Voting by mail

• The total number of votes cast by citizens

• States that are teetering between parties

• Voting in person