Election Process Flashcards
What are the constitutional requirements for a candidate to run for president?
.One must be a natural born American citizen.
.One must be at least 35 years old.
.There is a residency qualification of 14 years.
What is the invisible primary process?
.Candidates’ announcement.
.Increasing name recognition.
.Fundraising
.Intra-party TV debates.
What time of year does the invisible primary occur?
The year before the election.
What is the primary & caucuses?
.Show popular support for candidates.
.Chose delegates to attend the national party conventions.
What time of year do the primaries & caucuses occur?
January/February to early June.
What is the choosing of the Vice President?
.Presidential candidates announce their running mate.
What time of year does the choosing of the Vice President occur?
Some days before the convention.
What is the National Party Congress
.Confirm presidential & vice presidential candidates.
.Approve party platform.
.Acceptance speech delivered by presidential candidate.
What time of year do the National Party Congresses occur?
July / August each lasted for four days.
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What is the general election campaign?
.Campaign between the candidates of the various parties.
What happens on the Election Day.
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Registered voters go on polls ( Although they may of participated in early voting)
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What happens in the Electoral college vote?
.Electors vote in their state capitals to chose the president & Vice President.
What gender and race have 44 out the 45 presidents been?
White male.
In the 2008 election what was the voter turnout primaries percentage for
Both parties and which had the highest turnout?
The Democrats at 19% as opposed the the republicans 6% with a total of around 30%
Name two states that could swing either way in an elections that both parties invest a lot of resources into.
Texas & Florida.
