Magruder's American Government Chapter 10 Voting Quiz

Magruder's American Government Chapter 10 Voting Quiz

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Magruder's American Government Chapter 10 Voting Quiz

Magruder's American Government Chapter 10 Voting Quiz

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the voting age in the United States?

18

21

16

25

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

To restrict access to voting

To increase discriminatory voting practices

To eliminate discriminatory voting practices

To promote gerrymandering

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Explain the concept of suffrage.

The right to bear arms.

The right to free speech.

The right to run for political office.

The right to vote in political elections.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some common barriers to voting in the United States?

Voter suppression is not a real issue

Everyone has equal access to polling locations

Voter fraud is the main barrier to voting

Voter registration requirements, long lines at polling places, voter ID laws, and limited access to polling locations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?

Primary elections are for local offices, while general elections are for national offices.

Primary elections choose party candidates, while general elections choose officeholders.

Primary elections choose officeholders, while general elections choose party candidates.

Primary elections are held every 4 years, while general elections are held every 2 years.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Discuss the role of political parties in the voting process.

Selling merchandise, organizing parades, and hosting fundraisers

Running educational programs, providing healthcare, and building infrastructure

Nominating candidates, mobilizing voters, and shaping public policy

Creating art installations, promoting tourism, and managing public transportation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Electoral College and how does it work?

The Electoral College is a building where the president and vice president live.

The Electoral College is a group of electors chosen by the states to cast votes for the president and vice president.

The Electoral College is a group of college students who vote for the president and vice president.

The Electoral College is a university that teaches about elections and voting.

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