Voting Quiz

In early America, voting was not for everyone. Which answer below best describe people that were allowed to vote?

• women
• African Americans
• White men without owning property
• White men who owned a certain amount of property

In order to register to vote, you can sign up at the county courthouse or online by having an application sent to you.

• true
• false

What is suffrage?

• right to own property
• right to free speech
• right to vote
• right to work at 16

Another name for a voting district or location is called a ____?

• red building
• city hall
• precinct (Polling Place)
• ballot

What is the item called that has all the names of eligible candidates you can vote for on it?

• suffrage
• ballot
• precinct
• none of the above

Which answer below does NOT indicate why some people do NOT vote in elections?

• don't care
• don't like any of the candidates
• all people vote because it is a civic responsibility
• don't think their vote matters

What kind of ballot can you use if you are going to be out of town on the day of voting?

• paper ballot
• electronic ballot
• absentee ballot
• all of the above

What age must you be to vote in the United States?

• 16
• 21
• 18
• 25

If you are at least 18 years old, what is the one way you can be denied the right to vote?

• property ownership
• race
• gender
• convicted criminal still serving a sentence

Do you think you will vote when you become 18?

• Yes
• No