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Flashcards for Election Quiz. Two major political parties in the United States. Democrats Republican. Democratic Candidates for President and Vice President. Obama Biden. Republican Candidates for President and Vice President. Romney Ryan. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
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