Voters Guide

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Which of the following groups is known for helping people register to vote as part of their mission to improve the democratic process?

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Political parties and campaign staff

Local businesses

High schools

Public libraries

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Which organization is mentioned as an example of a nonpartisan group that helps people register to vote?

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How long before an election do most states require you to register to vote?

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15 to 30 days

60 to 90 days

5 to 10 days

100 to 120 days

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What does democracy depend on?

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What is the consequence of not voting in countries with compulsory voting?

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Reward programs

No consequences

Fines, jail time, or other penalties

Public recognition

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What is the primary purpose of voting?

• To support the local government only

• To influence international relations

• To have a voice in your government and impact laws and quality of life

• To fulfill a civic duty without any impact

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What is the purpose of doing research before voting?

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What can be found on some ballots besides candidates?

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What is a recall ?

• A method to review the election results

• A procedure to elect more officials

• A process to change the voting system

• The procedure by which an elected official may be removed from office by popular vote

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What is a polling place?

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The location in a precinct where people vote

A type of voting machine

A document used for voting

The process of counting votes

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What is a precinct in the context of voting?

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Who informs you about the location and hours of your polling place?

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Your local government

Your state board of elections

The federal government

The local police department

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What is required in some states to vote?

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How is voting conducted?

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Publicly

Through mail

In secret

Online

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What issue complicated the Florida recount in the Election of 2000?

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What change occurred in many states' voting systems after the Election of 2000?

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Switch to paper ballots

Use of touch screen voting machines

Mandatory voter ID laws

All votes counted manually

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What is the purpose of the procedures mentioned in the context of "Special Assistance" for voters?

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Under the Voting Rights Act of 1975, what are non-English speaking voters entitled to?

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Assistance in only English

No assistance

Special assistance

Assistance only from family members

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In which states are election materials offered in both Spanish and English?

• Florida

• New York

• California

• Arizona

• Texas