Ch. 10 Test Review

At what age our citizens of the United States eligible to vote in elections?

• 18

• 21

• 25

• 16

The U.S. Constitution says that no state may deny the right to vote based on race, color, gender, or age.

• True

• False

Which of the following groups experienced restrictions to their voting rights throughout the history of the United States? Select ALL that apply.

• Women

• Native Americans

• African Americans

• White male property owners

• Naturalized Citizens

During which process do most states allow citizens the opportunity to register to vote?

• When they renew their driver's license

• When they pay their taxes

• When they complete a voter registration exam

• When they declare allegiance to a political party

A ______ is a voting district.

• precinct

• polling place

• bailwick

• electorate

The term __________ refers to the protection of voter choice through private voting.

• secret ballot

• electorage

• bailwick

• precinct

Punch-card and pull-lever voting machines, used throughout American history, proved to be free from errors or malfunctions.

• True

• False

People who cannot go to the polls can request a(n) _________ ballot in advance.

• absentee

• electorate

• apathy

• exit

What term refers to all of the people who are eligible to vote?

• electorate

• constiuents

• tabulates

• masses

Some people choose not to vote because

• they are affiliated with a third party.

• they don't believe the candidates share their feelings on the issues.

• they don't have time.

• they didn't register with a political party.