The Evolution of Voting: A Historical Perspective

When did women in the United States gain the right to vote?

• 1920

• 1910

• 1930

• 1945

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 18th Amendment

In which year was the Voting Rights Act signed into law in the United States?

• 1960

• 1965

• 1970

• 1955

What was a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• Lowering the voting age to 18

• Prohibiting racial discrimination in voting

• Allowing women to vote

• Establishing the Electoral College

Which ancient civilization is known for practicing a form of direct democracy?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• The Maya Civilization

What is the Electoral College?

• A system where the popular vote directly decides the president

• A university specializing in political science

• A body of electors established by the Constitution to elect the president and vice president

• A voting system used in ancient civilizations

How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. Presidency?

• 538

• 270

• 100

• 435

Which of the following tactics has been used as a form of voter suppression?

• Offering free transportation to polling places

• Literacy tests

• Same-day voter registration

• Early voting

What significant effect did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 have on voter registration in Southern states?

• It decreased significantly

• It remained the same

• It increased significantly

• It was abolished

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited states from denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment