Studies Weekly Voting Rights

How is Washington, D.C.’s electoral representation established, according to 23rd Amendment?

• It shall be based on population only.

• It shall be an average of its neighboring states, Maryland and Virginia

• It shall receive an amount of electors equal to the state with the smallest population

• It shall receive an amount of electors equal to that of Puerto Rico.

What was the final reasoning in lowering the voting age to 18?

• A person becomes a full legal adult at the age of 16.

• Voting should be legal at age 18 if a person can be drafted into the military at age 18.

• If a person can responsibly drive a car, then a person can vote responsibly.

• Only if a person has graduated high school can they vote at the age of 18.

What was the final step that took place before the 19th Amendment became law in August 1920?

• Woodrow Wilson directly addressed women’s rights in 1918.

• Women protested about the right to vote during World War I.

• Enough states had ratified the 19th Amendment.

• A powerful group of opponents tried to stop the amendment from becoming law.

Which of the following explains Susan B. Anthony’s dedication to political change for women?

• She married Henry B. Stanton.

• She was good friends with Lucretia Mott.

• She knew women wouldn’t be taken seriously if they couldn’t even vote.

• Women were granted the right to vote before she passed away.

Why do you think some elections are held in a library?

• It is a safe and trusted public space.

• It is more secure than a restaurant.

• It is the only space available to hold an election.

• People do not need permission to go to a library.

In the 1920’s, which countries granted the right of women to vote? Mark all that apply. TWO ANSWERS.

• Australia

• United States

• Italy

• Mongolia

The United States Treasury Department honored Susan B. Anthony by placing her on the ____ in 1979.

• $2 gold coin

• $1 coin

• $5 bill

• $1 bill

One who fights for the right to vote is known as a/an ____.

• abolitionist

• politician

• protestor

• suffragist

A ____ was a fee that had to be paid in order to vote.

• biased judge

• literacy test

• poll tax

• grandfather clause