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Presidential Trivia

Authored by Paige Hofstetter

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average voter turnout for Presidential elections?

42%

60%

25%

75%

Answer explanation

The elections of 2018, 2020 and 2022 were three of the highest turnout US elections of their respective types in decades. 66% of the voting eligible population turned out for the 2020 presidential election – the highest rate for any national election since 1900.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: Campaigning is not allowed within 100 feet of polling places in Illinois

True

False

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which age group is least likely to vote?

18-29

30-54

55+

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As Illinois’ population has shrunk, the state has continued to lose electoral college votes. How many did Illinois have at its peak?

23

29

30

19

Answer explanation

Illinois currently has 19 electoral votes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When were women given the right to vote in the United States?

April 3rd, 1924

March 15th, 1922

August 26th, 1920

June 8th, 1919

Answer explanation

Passed by Congress June 4th, 1919, and ratified on August 18th, 1920, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A presidential candidate needs 270 electoral college votes to win the Presidency. How many electoral college votes are there in total?

538

495

574

605

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The voting age was reduced to 18 in July, 1971. What was the voting age before this reduction?

19

23

25

21

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