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Voting And Elections.
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A polling place is
a) a place to by yard equipment
b) the location of a pole
c) the location where we register to vote
d) the location where voting is carried out
Apathy is
a) a lack of interest and is a reason for low voter turnout
b) having sympathetic feelings toward a political party
c) having an interest in voting
d) being able to register to vote
Why should we vote?
a) We shouldn't because our vote doesn't count
b) if we don't we will go to jail
c) if we don't our taxes will be higher
d) it is a right and responsibility of citizenship
What are the three steps in the voting process?
a) register, pass a voting test, cast your vote
b) drive to polling place, get out of car, cast your vote
c) register, drive to polling place, cast your vote
d) register, become informed, cast your vote
Before we vote we should
a) learn about the candidates and be informed
b) get a good night's sleep
c) ask our friends who they are voting for
d)
In order to be able to vote you must
a) you don't need to do anything, just show up to vote
b) have a driver's license
c) register by the deadline
d) be a part of a political party
What is a ballot?
a) it is a dance
b) the list of candidates for which you cast your vote
c) it is a type of shovel
d) it is a new app
Register means to
a) officially sign up to vote
b) enroll in college
c) having apathy
d) not voting
The popular vote elects the president
a) true
b) false
c)
d)
An initiative
a) is a process that lets votes propose new federal amendments and laws
b) is a process to get signatures
c) is a process that lets voters propose new laws/amendments to state constitutions
d) is a petition
to be elected president a candidate must win
a) the electoral vote
b) the popular vote
c) the special election
d) the party's nomination
The purpose of the popular vote is to
a) choose the president
b) choose the electors
c)
d)
A referendum asks voters to
a) vote for president
b) vote on a law passed by the state/local legislature
c) vote on the budget
d) vote for a special election
The purpose of the primary election is to
a) choose a president
b) vote for the majority to win
c) choose 2 candidates from each party to run in the general election
d) choose one candidate from each party to run in the general election
Which amendment gave women the right to vote
a) 17th
b) 18th
c) 19th
d) 20th
Suffrage is
a) not voting
b) the right to vote
c)
d)
Which is NOT a voting requirement
a) 16 years of age
b) 18 years
c) cannot be in prison
d) person does not have a felony
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