Voting and Elections Quiz

What method of picking a candidate is most often associated with the state of Iowa?

• The primary

• The caucus

• The petition

• The self-announcement

The media does not influence public opinion by using bias, symbolism or propaganda.

• True
• False

A ballot used when people know they will be out of town on the day of the elections?

• Straight Ticket
• Butterfly Ballot
• Absentee Ballot
• Punch Card Ballot

What amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?

• 15

• 19

• 24

• 26

This amendment to the U.S. Constitution says all male citizens can now vote.

• 13th

• 15th

• 19th

• 23rd

Voting age changed from 21 years old to 18 years old. Which amendment is this?

• 25th
• 14th
• 26th
• 12th

Suffrage means the right to _______________.

• own a firearm
• vote in political elections
• practice your religion
• free speech

Type of election that determines the nominee of a given party.

• General
• Primary
• Referendum
• Initiative

 A group of persons selected by the voters in each state, that officially elects the president and vice president. 

• Direct Primary
• House of Represntatives
• Electoral College
• Senate

How many votes are are necessary for a candidate to carry the electoral college?

•  100
• 400
• 538
• 270