
Understanding U.S. Presidential Elections

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9th - 10th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary belief of the Democratic Party in the U.S.?
Lowering taxes and reducing government programs
Increasing military spending
Privatizing healthcare
Government responsibility to provide basic services
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often do U.S. presidential elections occur?
Every six years
Every eight years
Every four years
Every two years
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of nominating conventions?
To elect the vice president
To officially announce the party's presidential nominee
To debate foreign policy
To select the Speaker of the House
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key challenge for independent candidates in U.S. elections?
Participating in debates
Choosing a running mate
Collecting enough signatures to qualify
Gaining media attention
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is fundraising crucial for a presidential campaign?
To pay for personal expenses
To buy votes
To invest in stocks
To cover travel, ads, and campaign worker salaries
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidential election?
538
150
300
270
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a swing state?
A state that always votes Republican
A state with no electoral votes
A state that can vote for either party in different elections
A state that always votes Democrat
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