Studied by 56 peopleWhat is the federal voting age ?
18
The US is centered around how many parties?
2
What month is the presidential election held in
November
What type of election actually picks who wins the political office?
General
When a typical voter votes in November they are votign in what?
General election
How many members electoral colleges are there
538
How many electoral votes do you need to win the presidency
270
Which election is usually held first
Primary
GOP
Grand Ol Party
A group of people who actually elect the president is called?
Electoral College
A political party is a group of people who?
Have similar views on issues
A person who runs for political office is called?
Candidate
The range of differences in political views is called the what?
Political spectrum
what area of the country has more republicans
south
Which word is used to describe Democrats?
Liberals
The range of difference in political views is called?
Political Spectrum
What is a swing state?
One that can vote either way.
Advantages of the two party system
Closer to the spectrum, One party does not dominates, Not too extreme compared to some countries.
Many European nations use coalition governments, which are a feature of what?
Multiparty system
One part systems are usually what type of government
Dictatorship
What do you call the place you go to vote?
polling place
If you aren't a member of a political part you can be registered as what?
Independent
What type of elections selects each part candidate?
Primary
Which type of elections actually picks who wins the political office
General
Which elections is usually held first
Primary
In a closed primary you...?
Can not vote for any candidate you want
A write-in vote is called
Write-in vote
When you go to the Polling Place, you are given a ...?
Secret Ballot
When a typical voter votes for president in November, they are casting what type of vote?
popular
If no one candiate gets a majorityt of electoral votes, then who will elect the next president?
House of Representatives
What do you call someone who is running for reelection?
Incumbent
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