RMS Elections

Open Ended

If you were old enough to vote, what issue or topic would be the most important to you when choosing a candidate? Why do you think this issue is so important?

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of elections in a democracy?

• They allow citizens to choose their leaders and influence government policies.

• They are only symbolic and do not affect real change.

• They are a way for the government to control the population.

• They are held only for entertainment purposes.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main purpose of a political party?

• To create government policies

• To support similar ideas and work together for political power

• To register voters for elections

• To choose candidates for government positions

Multiple Select

Which of the following are actions and procedures a government might take as part of a policy?

• Tax cuts

• Military actions

• Environmental protection

• All of the above

Fill in the Blanks

The process of choosing a person to serve in government is called

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Multiple Choice

What is the requirement that a person needs before they are allowed to vote?

• voter registration.

• Residency, minimum age (usually 21), and voter ID.
• Citizenship, minimum age (usually 16), and tax registration.
• Citizenship, minimum age (usually 18), and employment verification.

Multiple Choice

What is a ballot used for in an election?

• To count votes

• To list candidates or choices

• To announce winners

• To register voters

Multiple Select

Which of the following are requirements to be eligible to register to vote in the United States?

• Be a United States citizen

• Be at least 21 years old

• Not be a convicted felon

• Be a resident of the county where you submit the application

Fill in the Blanks

To register to vote in Texas, you can go to

and fill out an online form.

Multiple Choice

How often is the presidential election held in the United States?

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every six years

• Every eight years

Fill in the Blanks

The process of choosing a candidate in an election is called

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Open Ended

After learning about elections and voting, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about regarding the election process?