Informational: Election Choice

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The Republican convention was more important than the Democratic convention.

• The 2008 election was significant because of historical firsts and high voter turnout.

• The United States only has one major political party.

What is a convention?

• A small meeting for local elections

• A gathering of leaders to celebrate an election

• A large meeting where political parties choose candidates

• A law that citizens must follow

Why was Barack Obama's nomination historic?

• He was the youngest candidate to run for President.

• He was the first African-American candidate nominated by a major party.

• He was the first person to win every primary election.

• He was the first nominee to select a female Vice President.

What does the passage suggest about Hillary Clinton's reaction to Obama's nomination?

• She refused to support him.

• She became his Vice President.

• She supported him and encouraged others to vote for him.

• She decided to run as an independent candidate.

Why did some people think Sarah Palin was chosen as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate?

• She was a strong leader with foreign policy experience.

• The Republicans wanted to attract more voters.

• She had won many primaries.

• She was already serving as Vice President.

What was the slogan for Barack Obama's campaign?

• Change is Coming

• Vote for the Future

• Yes, We Can

• A Better America

How did more people participate in the 2008 election compared to previous elections?

• More people voted than in the last election.

• Fewer people showed up to vote.

• Only Democrats participated.

• Only Republicans participated.

What role did Hillary Clinton take after the election?

• Vice President

• Secretary of Defense

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

What is the meaning of the word "candidate" as used in the passage?

• A person who wins an election

• A person chosen to run for office

• A person who votes in an election

• A person who attends a convention

The word "slogan" in the passage means:

• A rule that people must follow

• A short phrase used to express a message

• A law made by the government

• A speech given at a convention