Voting

Review: What is a form of government in which citizens are able to vote for officials that represent what they believe?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Theocracy

Review: In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what does “We the People” mean?

• Government collects tax money from the people which is used to support them.

• "We the People" refers only to the people who vote.

• Government gets its power from the people.

• People can express their opinions according to their political beliefs.

A __________ is a person who works to win an election.

• candidate

• Electoral College

• governor

• president

Which is a qualification to vote?

• graduate high school

• pay all of your taxes

• own a house

• be a U.S. citizen

At what age can you vote in the U.S.?

• 15

• 18

• 19

• 20

Citizens use this to vote on certain issues or candidates at the voting booth.

• Their signature

• ballot

• written statement

• contract

Before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, African-American voters faced this, especially in the American South.

• helpfulness

• sadness

• suppression

• conviction

People may not vote for this reason(s).

• They might not like either candidate.

• They are not able to get to the polls, because have to take care of a loved one (elderly relative, child).

• They may not have transportation to the polls.

• They may not be able to read the ballot.

• All of the above.

Place where people go to vote in an election.

• drive-in

• polls

• post office

• supermarket

What could be an effect of voter ID laws and/or voter suppression in states across the U.S.?

• More people will register to vote and participate on Election Day.

• Less people will be able to vote, which could affect the outcome of an election.

• There won't be any positive or negative effects on any elections.

• People's needs and wants will be more represented.