Voting History

When was the Voting Rights Act signed into law?

• March 15, 44 BC

• August 6, 1965

• September 11, 2001

• July 4, 1776

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

• 10th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What was the purpose of the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• Lower the voting age to 18

• Grant African American men the right to vote

• Establish a national bank

• Abolish slavery

Who was the first African American to be elected to the U.S. Senate?

• Frederick Douglass

• Hiram Rhodes Revels

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Booker T. Washington

In what year did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminate discriminatory voting practices?

• 1970

• 1980

• 1963

• 1965

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

• It aimed to overcome legal barriers preventing African Americans from voting.

• It focused on expanding the rights of women in the workforce.

• It sought to increase the number of seats in the Senate.

• It aimed to reduce the legal drinking age across all states.

What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965 also known as?

• Voting Rights Amendment

• VRA

• Voter Suppression Act

• Voting Equality Act

What is the purpose of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993?

• To decrease voter turnout and complicate the process.

• To limit voter registration to specific demographics.

• To encourage voter fraud and manipulation.

• To increase voter registration and simplify the process.

What is the age requirement to vote in the United States?

• 21

• 25

• 16

• 18

What is the purpose of voter registration?

• To sell voter information

• To track voting history

• To limit voting rights

• To verify identity, eligibility, prevent fraud, and ensure one vote per person.