US elections

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US elections

US Elections 2024

What do you see here? 

Biden, blue, democrat

Trump, red, republican

white house: official residence of the president of the USA in Washington DC

1. Elections in the US

Let's test how much do you know 

about politics and elections in the US? 

Answer the questions.

There are two main political parties and they are called...

1. Democrats and Conservatives
2. Democrats and Republicans
3. Liberals and Republicans
4. Liberals and Socialists

The people who work in the US Congress to make new laws are called

1. Ministers and Senators
2. Representatives and Secretaries
3. Senators and Representatives
4. Secretaries and Ministers

The US Constitution is

1. the supreme law of the country
2. the highest court in the country
3. what politicians say they'll do if they win the election
4. the Representatives in Congress

Presidential candidates run for office every...

1. 3 years
2. 4 years
3. 5 years
4. 6 years

When a new president is inaugurated and takes office, they have to

1. move into the White House
2. throw a party for international leaders
3. promise to support the Constitution
4. give a speech to the world press

A president is allowed to hold office for a total of

1. three terms
2. two terms
3. four terms
4. there is no limit

How are US presidents elected?

1. Who Can Be President?

To run for president, a person must meet three requirements:

• Be at least 35 years old.

• Be born in the United States.

• Have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

Example: Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet these requirements for the 2024 elections.

2. Winning a Party’s Nomination

Before the presidential election, each political party must pick one candidate to represent them. This happens in primaries and caucuses:

• Primaries: These are like regular elections. People vote for the candidate they want to represent their party.

• Caucuses: These are meetings where party members discuss and vote for their favorite candidate.

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3. Party Conventions

After the primaries and caucuses, each party holds a big meeting called a party convention.

• Delegates (people who represent the voters) officially vote for the party’s candidate.

• The chosen candidate then announces their running mate, the person who will be vice president if they win.

4. The Electoral College

The U.S. does not pick a president based on the total number of votes across the country. Instead, the president is chosen by a system called the Electoral College.

• Each state has a certain number of electors based on its population. Bigger states like California have more electors, while smaller states like Wyoming have fewer.

• In total, there are 538 electors. A candidate needs at least 270 electors to win.

5. Election Day

Election Day happens every four years on the first Tuesday in November. In 2024, it was on November 5th.

6. The Inauguration

The inauguration is the official ceremony where the new president takes office.

• It happens on January 20th after the election.

• The president takes an oath of office, promising to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution.

Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025.

US elections

What do you see here? 

Biden, blue, democrat

Trump, red, republican

white house: official residence of the president of the USA in Washington DC

2. Democrats vs republicans

1. Democrats:

o Their color is blue.

o They are more focused on helping the environment, healthcare for everyone, and making sure rich people pay more taxes.

o 2024 candidate: Kamala Harris.

o She wants to help families and fight against climate change.

2. Republicans:

o Their color is red.

o They are more focused on lower taxes, making the military strong, and protecting traditional values.

o 2024 candidate: Donald Trump.

o He wants to focus on making America strong and protecting jobs in the U.S.

Vocabulary Exercise: Match the Words to the Correct Explanation

3. Are you 

a republican or a democrat?