Voting Rights and Election Rules

The video explains that each U.S. state has its own set of election rules, as allowed by the Constitution. It covers various aspects such as voter registration, absentee voting, voting rights for felons, vote recount procedures, voter identification requirements, and rules for write-in candidates. The video also discusses different voting systems like plurality and ranked choice voting. It emphasizes the importance of voters understanding their state's specific rules and encourages them to visit their state government website for more information.

How many different sets of election rules exist in the United States?

• 1

• 10

• 100

• 50

What is the maximum number of days in advance some states require voter registration?

• 40 days

• 30 days

• 10 days

• 20 days

In some states, what is required to vote absentee?

• A photo ID

• A witness signature

• A valid reason

• A notarized form

What happens to voting rights for individuals with felony convictions in some states?

• Restored after parole

• Revoked for life

• Revoked temporarily

• Automatically restored

What is required in some states for a vote recount to occur?

• A court order

• A petition

• A governor's approval

• A public vote

What type of identification is required in some states for voting?

• Utility bill

• Birth certificate

• Photo ID

• Social Security card

What must be filed for write-in candidates to have their votes counted?

• A voter list

• A nomination form

• Proper paperwork

• A petition

What voting method do most states use to determine election winners?

• Plurality voting

• Majority voting

• Ranked choice voting

• Proportional representation

What is the responsibility of voters regarding state election rules?

• To change them

• To ignore them

• To learn them

• To challenge them

Where can voters find more information about their state's election rules?

• State government website

• Local library

• Election day pamphlet

• Television news