Understanding the Electoral Process

Understanding the Electoral Process

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Social Studies

8th Grade

Medium

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Priscilla Gonzalez

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first public step a candidate must take to become a president?

Declare candidacy

Win the primary election

Attend the national convention

Make an acceptance speech.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the caucus system, candidates are selected through discussions and ________.

Voting

Debates

Consensus

Campaigning

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often does our country hold a presidential election?

Every two years

Every four years

Every six years

Every eight years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between a caucus and a primary election?

Caucus involves secret ballots

Primary involves discussions

Caucus is more common

Primary uses secret ballots.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who pledges to vote for the candidate the state political party supports?

Voters

Delegates

Nominees

Presidents

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the national conventions?

To elect the president

To select party delegates

To create the party platform

To hold the general election.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do delegates do at the end of the national convention?

Vote for the party's nominee

Declare their candidacy

Make an acceptance speech

Host a secret ballot.

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