U.S. Citizenship Civics TestSystem of GovernmentEasy
A civics test applicant is learning about the U.S. electoral process. In what month do citizens vote for President of the United States?
- ANovember
- BMarch
- CSeptember
- DJanuary
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. November
General elections for President and Vice President of the United States are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Primary elections or caucuses may occur in March, but not the general election.
- C. Some state primaries or caucuses might be in September, but not the national presidential election.
- D. The President is inaugurated in January, but not elected then.
Presidential Election Month
The general election for the President and Vice President of the United States is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- Occurs every four years
- Specific date set by federal law
- Applies to all presidential elections
Memory trick: Vote in November, remember the 'N' for national election.