Quizizz Warmup

According to the Electoral College, how many Electoral Votes must a candidate win in order to become the next President of the United States?

• 50

• 270

• 100

• 538

This political party has CONSERVATIVE viewpoints, can be identified by its party sign: ELEPHANT, and color: RED

• Democrat

• Birthday Party

• Republican

• Green Party

The advertisement included demonstrates what type of political propaganda technique

• Testimonial

• Namecalling

• Bandwagon

• Glittering Generality

Political parties serve an important role because they

• provide leadership in Congress

• listen to citizen concerns

• select and nominate candidates.

• All of the Above

Rising campaign costs give an advantage to what type of individuals?

• Poor

• Educated

• Wealthy

• Hardworking

Which political party is known for its LIBERAL viewpoints and is often associated with the color BLUE?

• Republican

• Democrat

• Libertarian

• Green Party

What is the primary purpose of a political party's platform?

• To outline the party's policies and goals

• To criticize opposing parties

• To raise campaign funds

• To recruit new members

Which political party is often associated with environmental issues and the color GREEN?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Green Party

• Libertarian

What is a common characteristic of a swing state in U.S. elections?

• It consistently votes for one party

• It has a large population

• It can be won by either major party

• It has a high number of electoral votes

What is the role of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?

• To directly elect the President

• To provide a ceremonial endorsement

• To formally elect the President based on state votes

• To count the popular vote