Elections and Voting Regulations Quiz

Who primarily regulates elections in the United States?

• State law

• Federal government

• Local municipalities

• The Supreme Court

When are congressional elections held?

• First Tuesday after the first Monday in November of every even-numbered year

• First Monday in November

• First Tuesday in November

• First Thursday after the first Monday in November

What is the purpose of the Help America Vote Act?

• To increase voter turnout

• To establish new political parties

• To regulate campaign finance

• To upgrade voting machines and train election officials

What is a precinct?

• A federal regulation

• A voting district

• A type of ballot

• A campaign strategy

What is 'soft money'?

• Money given directly to candidates

• Money spent independently by individuals

• Money used for television ads

• Money given to State and local party organizations for party-building activities

What did the Buckley v. Valeo case stipulate?

• All campaign spending limits are unconstitutional

• Spending limits apply only to candidates who accept government campaign money

• Campaign contributions must be anonymous

• Voting must be done electronically

What is the Australian Ballot?

• A ballot used for absentee voting

• A secret ballot provided at public expense

• A ballot that lists candidates by party

• A ballot used only in Australia

What is the main feature of a party-column ballot?

• Candidates are grouped by office

• Candidates are listed in a column under the party name

• Candidates are listed alphabetically

• Candidates are listed by the amount of money raised

What is the role of the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?

• To regulate state elections

• To organize presidential debates

• To manage voter registration

• To enforce campaign finance laws

What was a significant change in voting methods in the late 1800s?

• Introduction of electronic voting

• Allowing online voting

• Mandating secret ballots

• Requiring voter ID