Flashcards for Election Quiz

Two major political parties in the United States

DemocratsRepublican

Democratic Candidates for President and Vice President

ObamaBiden

Republican Candidates for President and Vice President

RomneyRyan

How old do you have to be to Vote in the United States?

18

Document that states laws and principles that govern our country

Constitution

The system used to elect the president

Electoral College

How is the number of electors determined?

Based on amount in senate and house plus 3 for Washington D.C.

What month are Presidential Elections held in

November

What two candidates had the closest election in history?

Gore and Bush

What is a swing state?

A state that politically is in the middle;could vote democratic or republican

As a voter why is it important to know the issues?

So you can make an informed decision based on the candidate who best represents your opinions

In general, what did the 15th, 19th, and 26th amendment do?

Expanded voting rights

How do candidates try to convince voters to vote for them?

Campaigning~ visits, debates, signs, advertisements, buttons, phone calls,speeches, rallies, parties