Gov Unit 2 Test

In the past, some states limited voting rights by

• passing political socialization laws.

• charging a poll tax.

• eliminating the literacy test.

• overruling grandfather clauses.

Literacy requirements were usually aimed at

• poor whites.

• young voters.

• minority groups.

• all these choices are correct

When a contest between two candidates is very close, people are

• more likely to vote.

• less likely to vote.

• unlikely to notice.

• more likely to join a political party.

Which of the following outlawed payment of any tax as condition for a part in the nomination or election of any federal officeholder?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 24th Amendment

In general, more of the eligible voters cast votes

• in primary or special elections.

• in general federal elections.

• in off-year or midterm elections.

• for county offices, rather than for state offices.

Today, many states require that all voters

• be citizens of the United States and residents of the state.

• meet specific literacy requirements.

• be familiar with the candidates and issues before voting.

• be natural-born citizens of the United States.

Who is in charge of creating most election laws?

• Local Government

• The Federal Government

• The State

• None of the Above

Election Day is usually held in which month of the year?

• September

• October

• November

• December

Most States hold elections for State office every even-numbered year, on the _____________________ following the first Monday.

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Friday

In the US Election process, the acronym PAC stands for -

• Primary Accountability Council

• Political Action Committee

• Primary Audit Council

• People's Action Council