U.S Election:

Question 1

What is a Civil Discourse?

Answer 1

When people talk about ideas and opinions in a polite and respectful way.

Question 2

What are some things that presidents do?

Answer 2

1. Commands the Military.
2. Selects Leaders for Federal Agencies.
3. Makes Executive Orders.
4. Selects Judges.
5. Negotiates with Foreign Governments.
6. Participates in the Lawmaking process.
7. Pardons Criminals.
8. May use Emergency Powers.

Question 2

What technique should you use to share your opinion?

Answer 2

ARE… A-assertion,
R-reasoning, and
E-evidence.

Question 3

What must you quality for you to be the president.

Answer 3

Born a U.S citizen, over 35 years old. a U.S resident for at least 14 years.

Question 4

What does the Donkey stand for Republican or Democratic?
And what does the “Donkey’s” side usually “bring”?

Answer 4

The Donkey stands for the Democratic side…
(They both start with D and have B for BLUE)

a) Equality
b) fair
c) taxes

(People with less money tend to vote Democratic.)

Question 5

What does the Elephant stand for Republican or Democratic?
And what does the “Elephant’s” side usually “bring”?

Answer 5

The Elephant stands for the Republican side.
(R for reptile; think about the skin!)

a) freedoms
b) wealth
c) military

(People with more money or average money tend to vote Republican.)

Question 6

What is a Primary Caucuses job?

Answer 6

A Primary Caucuses job is to elect a candidate to run for president.

Question 7

How many electoral vote are there in total?

Answer 7

538

Question 8

How many electoral votes do you need to win?

Answer 8

270

Question 9

How many electoral votes does Ohio have?

Answer 9

17

Question 10

What makes up the number of electoral votes each state has?

Answer 10

Your States population number; and you have to add the 2.