The Right to Vote Quiz

What is the main way citizens have a say in how the country is governed or ruled?

• Running for office

• Campaigning

• Voting in elections

• Debating

What is a ballot measure?

• A type of election

• A list of promises by a politician

• A law or issue on a ballot for the voter to decide on

• A piece of paper with all the candidates

What is the main responsibility of politicians running for office?

• Preparing a list of policies

• Debating with other politicians

• Campaigning for a long time

• Persuading people to vote for them

What is the purpose of registering to vote?

• To make voting voluntary

• To ensure voting in the right place

• To count all the votes

• To force people to vote

What is a polling place?

• A public building for voting

• A place to debate with politicians

• A location for campaigning

• A place to register to vote

What is the age requirement for a voter in the United States?

• 18 years old

• 16 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

What is the purpose of an absentee ballot?

• To vote in the right place

• To vote by mail

• To count all the votes

• To force people to vote

What is the main purpose of a political party's platform?

• To debate with other politicians

• To run advertisements

• To prepare a list of policies

• To give speeches about their beliefs

What is the role of election officials after the election deadline has passed?

• Count all the votes

• Campaign for politicians

• Prepare a list of policies

• Give speeches about their platform

What is the main purpose of a ballot?

• To give speeches about their platform

• To count all the votes

• To show identification

• To choose a candidate to vote for