Introduction to Election Vocabulary #2

Jessica, a registered voter, does not support either major party candidate, so she votes for a third-party candidate in the general election. Jessica’s vote is considered a "crossover vote." True or False?

• True

• False

Mark, who was recently convicted of a felony, is no longer allowed to vote in his state’s general election. Mark’s voting rights have been revoked because of his status as a felon. True or False?

• True

• False

During an election, the lines for a particular polling place are unusually long, and voters are being turned away due to a lack of ballots. This situation could be considered an example of voter suppression. True or False?

• True

• False

At the state convention, party members from around the state gather to nominate their candidate for governor. This event is considered a primary election. True or False?

• True

• False

A group of citizens attends a meeting where they discuss and vote on who should represent their party in the upcoming presidential election. This meeting is known as a caucus. True or False?

• True

• False

In a gubernatorial election, the winner will be decided by a vote of delegates. This statement is true. True or False?

• True

• False

Anna votes in a nonpartisan election where no candidate’s party affiliation is listed on the ballot. In nonpartisan elections, candidates are not associated with any political party. True or False?

• True

• False

During a general election, a state experiences a significant change in voting patterns, shifting from historically supporting one party to another. This state is now considered a swing state. True or False?

• True

• False

David, a registered voter, lives in a state where his political party does not have much influence, but he still actively participates in local elections by casting his vote. David’s political participation is an example of apathy. True or False?

• True

• False

A political cartoon in a newspaper shows a candidate juggling multiple issues while standing on a collapsing platform. This cartoon is an example of propaganda. True or False?

• True

• False