Voting Quiz

What is the first step you must take in order to vote?

• Go to the voting booth

• Choose a candidate

• Register to vote

• Fill out your ballot

What happens to the candidate who receives the most votes in an election?

• They are entered into a lottery

• They win and serve in that position until the next election

• They must run for the position again

How do people in a democracy have power in the government?

• By running for office

• By voting

• By paying taxes

• By watching political debates

What can you use to fill out your ballot on Election Day?

• A computer

• A smartphone

• An email

• A telephone call

What are the names of the two biggest political parties in the US?

• Democrats and Republicans

• Liberals and Conservatives

• Federalists and Nationalists

• Progressives and Libertarians

Which statement is NOT a rule for voting in the United States?

• The person must be at least 18 years old.

• The person must be either a Democrat or a Republican.

• The person must be a US citizen.

• The person must register.

Who were the first people allowed to vote?

• All men over 21

• Women

• Only white men who owned land

• People who did not have to own land

In what year were women legally allowed to vote?

• 1870

• 1920

• 1971

• 1800s

What change occurred in 1870 regarding voting rights?

• The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18

• All men over 21 could vote no matter their race

• Women could vote

• Men no longer had to own land in order to vote

When was the national voting age lowered from 21 to 18?

• 1870

• 1920

• 1971

• In the middle of the 1800s