Presidential Elections Quiz
- 1.
Q: How often does the United States hold presidential elections?
- A.
Every two years
- B.
Every four years
- C.
Every six years
Correct Answer
B. Every four years -
- 2.
Q: What is the 'third party'?
- A.
The Republicans
- B.
The Democrats
- C.
Neither of the two main parities
Correct Answer
C. Neither of the two main parities -
- 3.
Q: What must a person do to become a presidential nominee?
- A.
Win the general election
- B.
Win a primary election
- C.
Decide to run for president
Correct Answer
B. Win a primary election -
- 4.
Q: When are primaries held?
- A.
During the second half of the election year
- B.
During the previous year to the election
- C.
During the first half of the election year
Correct Answer
C. During the first half of the election year -
- 5.
Q: Where is the nominee chosen?
- A.
In Washington D.C.
- B.
At the party convention
- C.
On the campaign
Correct Answer
B. At the party convention -
- 6.
Q: What is the main purpose of the debates?
- A.
Raising money for the election
- B.
Helping to understand the candidates' points of view
- C.
To attract advertising
Correct Answer
B. Helping to understand the candidates' points of view -
- 7.
Q: What is the party platform?
- A.
The belief of a specific presidential nominee
- B.
The general beliefs and policies of the party
- C.
The place where the party is held
Correct Answer
B. The general beliefs and policies of the party -
- 8.
Q: What is a stump speech?
- A.
A special speech for a particular group
- B.
The standard speech given by a nominee many times
- C.
A speech about the forest
Correct Answer
B. The standard speech given by a nominee many times -
- 9.
Q: What is an attack ad?
- A.
An advertisement which presents a nominee's point of view on an issue
- B.
An advertisement which contains a sound bite which distorts the truth
- C.
A type of party platform
Correct Answer
B. An advertisement which contains a sound bite which distorts the truth -
- 10.
Q: Which statement is true?
- A.
American voters elect their president directly.
- B.
American voters elect their president indirectly.
- C.
American voters have no say in the choice of a president.
Correct Answer
B. American voters elect their president indirectly. -
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