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How old must a person be in order to run for president?
40
35
30
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How many terms can a president be in office?
2
4
6
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How old must an individual be before they can register to vote?
21
18
16
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How are presidential candidates officially chosen?
Through state primary elections
Through a national election
By the political party
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Who chooses the vice presidential candidate?
The presidential candidate
The political party
The voting public
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How many electoral votes are required for a candidate to be chosen president?
300
270
250
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What month are elections held in the US?
November
September
October
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When is inauguration day?
January 20th
February 13th?
March 1st
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How often do presidential elections take place?
Every 4 years
Every 2 years
Every 6 years
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How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
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How long is a term for a US senator?
6 years
4 years
2 years
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What year were women first permitted to vote in the United States?
1920
1930
1915
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1
How old must a person be in order to run for president?
40
35
30
2
How many terms can a president be in office?
2
4
6
3
How old must an individual be before they can register to vote?
21
18
16
4
How are presidential candidates officially chosen?
Through state primary elections
Through a national election
By the political party
5
Who chooses the vice presidential candidate?
The presidential candidate
The political party
The voting public
6
How many electoral votes are required for a candidate to be chosen president?
300
270
250
7
What month are elections held in the US?
November
September
October
8
When is inauguration day?
January 20th
February 13th?
March 1st
9
How often do presidential elections take place?
Every 4 years
Every 2 years
Every 6 years
10
How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?
Every 2 years
Every 4 years
Every 6 years
11
How long is a term for a US senator?
6 years
4 years
2 years
12
What year were women first permitted to vote in the United States?
1920
1930
1915
