American Government 3e Quiz

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 prohibit?

• Denying voting rights based on race

• Denying voting rights based on age

• Denying voting rights based on income

• Denying voting rights based on education

What is the highest voter turnout percentage calculated as?

• Percentage of the voting-age population

• Percentage of the voting-eligible population

• Percentage of registered voters

• Percentage of citizens

What led to changes in election laws, including the requirement to show photo identification before voting?

• The Federal Election Commission

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Help America Vote Act

• The Supreme Court's decision in Shelby v. Holder

What is the first stage in the election cycle?

• General election

• Campaigning

• Nomination

• Debates

What do campaigns use television and the Internet for?

• To create emotions and interact with supporters

• To fundraise and attract donations

• To run negative ads and influence voters

• To educate voters and provide information

What is direct democracy?

• A system where voters write laws and make decisions

• A system where politicians make all decisions

• A system where businesses and the wealthy pass policy goals

• A system where citizens vote for representatives

What is the process for ballot measures?

• Approval by state government and a ballot election

• Collection of signatures and approval by voters

• Approval by state government and collection of signatures

• Approval by voters and a ballot election

What can initiatives lead to?

• Good policy if voters research and understand the measure

• Bad policy if voters research and understand the measure

• Good policy if voters do not research or understand the measure

• Bad policy if voters do not research or understand the measure

What is the target audience for this quiz?

• Students from grade 12

• Students from grade 10

• Teachers and educators

• General public

What is the purpose of the Federal Election Commission?

• To control federal campaign donations and create transparency

• To determine party nominees and hold elections

• To run campaigns and attract donations

• To remove politicians from office