Unit 5 Quiz - Voting & Parties

What significant change did the 15th Amendment make to voting rights in the United States?

• A. Gave women the right to vote
• B. Prohibited denial of voting rights based on race
• C. Lowered the voting age to 18
• D. Eliminated poll taxes

During the early years of American democracy (1770s-1820s), approximately what percentage of Americans could vote?

• A. 40%
• B. 25%
• C. Less than 10%
• D. 75%

What was the primary argument used to support lowering the voting age to 18 during the Vietnam War era?

• A. Most high school graduates were 18
• B. "Old enough to die, old enough to vote"
• C. College students demanded it
• D. European countries had already done it

Which voting rights legislation specifically addressed barriers faced by elderly and disabled voters?

• A. Voting Rights Act of 1965
• B. 26th Amendment
• C. Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act
• D. Americans with Disabilities Act

What is the origin of the term "ballot" in voting?

• A. Greek word for "choice"
• B. Latin word for "paper"
• C. French word for "box"
• D. Italian word for "little ball"

Which statement best describes modern voter ID laws in the United States?

• A. All states require photo ID to vote
• B. No states require any form of ID
• C. Requirements vary by state
• D. Only federal elections require ID

What is a "provisional ballot"?

• A. A ballot used when there are registration issues
• B. A practice ballot for first-time voters
• C. An early voting ballot
• D. A ballot for non-citizens

The Silent Sentinels were significant to which voting rights movement?

• A. Civil Rights Movement
• B. Women's Suffrage Movement
• C. Youth Voting Rights
• D. Native American Voting Rights

When is the standard General Election Day in the United States?

• A. First Monday in November
• B. Last Tuesday in October
• C. First Tuesday after the first Monday in November
• D. Second Tuesday in November

What was a major issue with punch card ballots that gained attention in 2000?

• A. They were too expensive
• B. Confusion over incomplete punches
• C. They were too large
• D. They couldn't be counted by machine