US Presidential Election Process and Key Stages (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Minimum age to be US President
Minimum age to be US President
35 years old
US residency requirement for President
US residency requirement for President
At least 14 years
Presidential term limit & which amendment
Presidential term limit & which amendment
Two terms (22nd Amendment)
What is the invisible primary?
What is the invisible primary?
Stage before primaries; candidates raise profile & funds
What is a caucus?
What is a caucus?
Party meeting where members debate & vote (show of hands)
What is an open primary?
What is an open primary?
Any voter can vote in one party's primary (but only one)
What is a closed primary?
What is a closed primary?
Only registered party members can vote
How many states in Super Tuesday 2022?
How many states in Super Tuesday 2022?
14 states
Total number of electors in Electoral College
Total number of electors in Electoral College
538 electors
Electoral College votes needed to win presidency
Electoral College votes needed to win presidency
270 out of 538
Electoral College winner-takes-all system means
Electoral College winner-takes-all system means
Winner of state's popular vote gets all electoral votes
2016 election: who won EC vs popular vote?
2016 election: who won EC vs popular vote?
Trump won EC; Clinton won popular vote
Purpose of National Party Convention
Purpose of National Party Convention
Officially nominate candidate & approve party platform
% of vote held by Dems & Reps in 2020
% of vote held by Dems & Reps in 2020
98%
VP role in presidential election process
VP role in presidential election process
Certifies the election results