2024 United States presidential election

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2024-united-states-presidential-election

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the election date?November 5, 2024
2. What is the republican ticket?Donald Trump (President), JD Vance (Vice President)
3. What happened in the 2024 US presidential election?The election was held on November 5, 2024. Donald Trump and JD Vance won, while Kamala Harris and Tim Walz were the other candidates.
4. Why did Joe Biden stop running for president in 2024?After a debate in June 2024, people were worried about his age and health. He decided to withdraw on July 21 and supported Kamala Harris.

Presumptive Nominee: A candidate who is highly likely to win their party's nomination for president.
Swing State: A state where the outcome of an election is uncertain and can change between parties.
Nonconsecutive Terms: Serving as president for two separate periods, with another person serving in between.