Quiz on the Presidential Election Process

What is the first step in the presidential election process?

• Inauguration Day

• National conventions

• Primaries and caucuses

• Electoral College

What do political parties hold to select their presidential nominees?

• General elections

• National conventions

• Caucuses

• Electoral meetings

What is the role of the Electoral College?

• To decide who is elected president and vice president

• To conduct the general election

• To register voters

• To hold primaries

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What is required for someone to run for president of the United States?

• A college degree

• Being a U.S. citizen

• Both B and C

• A minimum age of 30

In which phase do U.S. citizens vote for president and vice president?

• Electoral College

• General election

• National conventions

• Primaries

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What is the difference between primaries and caucuses?

• Caucuses are meetings, primaries are elections

• There is no difference

• Primaries are public, caucuses are private

• Primaries are for local elections, caucuses are for national

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What happens on Inauguration Day?

• The general election takes place

• The president is sworn into office

• National conventions are held

• The president is elected

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What is the purpose of voter registration?

• To organize political parties

• To ensure only eligible citizens can vote

• To collect taxes

• To conduct the census

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to run for president?

• Must have a high school diploma

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must have lived in the U.S. for 14 years

• Must be at least 35 years old

What is the main function of the national conventions?

• To elect the president

• To select presidential nominees

• To conduct voter registration

• To hold the general election