Political Parties/Electoral College Quiz Prep

Who dis?

U.S. is called __ because only two parties realistically stand a chance at winning elections

Minor party that broke off from one of the two larger parties:

Which minor party had a huge impact on the 2000 Presidential Election?

Gathering of signatures

What is the process of naming candidates for public office called?

A group of persons who seek to control government through winning of elections & holding office

Who dis?

In 2016 Hillary Clinton won the popular vote by approx. how many votes?

Who dis?

State with most electors?

Fewest number of electors a state can have

What year did Al Gore lose Presidential Election while still winning the popular vote?

Minor party that comes about when the economy is in trouble

North Carolina has how many Senators?

This word means "agreement"

State with the first primary

If no candidate reaches above 50% there is this type of election

The biggest group within political parties is:

A strong support for one's party is called

Who dis?

Ross Perot used this nominated method when he ran for President in 1992

If the incumbent is running for reelection there likely won't be a _______

How many electors does North Carolina have?

How many electors do you need to be President?

Who dis?

How many electoral votes are there?

Minor party that focuses on beliefs and ideologies

Two main parties in the United States are:

How many electoral votes are there?

If no candidate gets to 270:

What nominating method does Iowa use?

Can you find information about political parties within the U.S. Constitution?

Day with most primaries:

When you have to be a member of a party to vote in a primary, it's called:

Minor party focused on just one thing

The name for the meeting where the party gathers to declare their candidates & adopt a platform