History Test - 8th Grade #1 Flashcards
Election
Act of voting someone into the government office.
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National convention
When both major parties hold separate conventions or meetings to choose the president and vice president.
Inauguration day
In the day when the president takes the oath of office
Electors
The people who cast the votes for president
Popular vote
The vote of the people.
Amendment
A Change your addition to the constitution.
Candidate
Person running for office.
Ballots
The voting cards.
When and how often does the US presidential election occur?
Every four years and the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Which two states split the electoral college vote?
Main and Nebraska
How many total electoral votes are there?
538
How many electoral college votes are needed to become a president?
270
What happens if neither candidate gets 270 electoral votes?
It goes to the new house of representatives to decide.
What are the qualifications for becoming president according to the constitution?
You have to be born in America + you have to have lived for 14 years in America + you have to be over 35 years old.
Name three formal powers of the president.
Military, judicial, federal
What is the first power given to the president by the constitution?
Commander in chief of armed forces
How long is a president’s term?
4
How many terms can the President serve?
2
When is inauguration day?
January 20th
What are the qualifications to be able to vote in an election?
You have to be a US citizen and you have to be 18 years or older and registered to vote.
