U.S. Election Process and Terms

The video tutorial covers the executive branch, focusing on key amendments like the 22nd and 25th. It explains the presidential election process, including primaries, caucuses, and the national convention. The general election and campaigning efforts are discussed, highlighting the role of ads and candidate strategies. The tutorial concludes with an in-depth explanation of the electoral college, emphasizing its importance in determining the presidency, as demonstrated in the Trump-Clinton election.

Which amendment limits the terms a U.S. President can serve?

• 1st Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What does the Presidential Succession Act outline?

• The term limits for the president

• The powers of the vice president

• The order of officials who succeed the president

• The process of electing a new president

What is the primary election?

• A process to amend the constitution

• A meeting to announce party candidates

• An election where party members vote for their candidate

• An election where all citizens vote for the president

Who participates in a caucus?

• The general public

• Party members in a meeting

• Only independent voters

• All registered voters

What happens at the national convention?

• The president is elected

• The popular vote is counted

• Candidates present their platforms

• The Electoral College votes

During the general election, what is the main focus of candidates?

• Final campaigning to win votes

• Amending the constitution

• Announcing their candidacy

• Selecting a vice president

How many total delegates are in the Electoral College?

• 435

• 538

• 100

• 270

What is the minimum number of Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency?

• 100

• 538

• 435

• 270

In the U.S. election system, what ultimately decides the presidency?

• The national convention

• The popular vote

• The primary election

• The Electoral College

In the 2016 election, who won the popular vote?

• Donald Trump

• Hillary Clinton

• Joe Biden

• Barack Obama