US Elections

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US Election

2024

What is the capital of the
United States of America?

1. New York
2. Boston
3. San Francisco
4. Washington DC

How many stars are displayed on the US flag?

1. 48
2. 52
3. 50
4. 54

Who was the first ever president of the United States of America?

1. George Washington
2. Abraham Lincoln
3. Theodore Roosevelt
4. Thomas Jefferson

Who is the current
US president?

1. Donald Trump
2. Barack Obama
3. Joe Biden
4. Kamala Harris

When is (or was)
the US election?

1. 5th of December, 2024
2. 12th of November, 2024
3. 6th of Januari, 2025
4. 5th of November, 2024

Which two parties compete
in the US election?

1. The Green Party en The Republicans
2. The Democrats en The Libertarian Party
3. The Republicans and The Democrats
4. The Green Party and The Libertarian Party

The wife of a president is called First Lady. If there were to be a female president, what would her husband be called?

1. First Mate
2. First Husband
3. First Gentleman
4. First Man

What is a Running Mate?

1. The presidential election campaign manager
2. The loser of the presidential election
3. The President's running buddy
4. The candidate for the position of Vice President

How long is the reign of a U.S. President?

1. 4 years
2. 5 years
3. 6 years
4. 8 years

The American parliament is called:

1. Congres
2. The White House
3. The Supreme Court
4. The Pentagon

US Elections

1. How is a president elected in the US?

2. Who are the Republicans and Democrats?

3. How does the US political system differ from our democracy in the Netherlands?

US Elections (part 1)

How is a president elected in the US?

Which campaign spot (by Harris or Trump) appeals to you the most and why?

            JD Vance (R)

                                    Tim Walz (D)

US Elections (part 2)

Who are the Republicans and Democrats?

Republicans: right-wing/conservative, preserve gun ownership, Christian, focused on economy, against immigration, small government

Democrats: left/liberal, address issues, more equality, focus on environment, more tolerant towards LGBTQ+

Results 2020

projects.fivethirtyeight.com

www.270towin.com

The 2024 Swing States

US Elections (part 3)

How does the US political system differ from our democracy in the Netherlands?