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Who is a candidate?

• A person running for political office

• A form of government in which people choose leaders by voting

• An election just to choose the candidate who will represent the political party

• A piece of paper used to mark your vote in an election

Answer explanation

A candidate is specifically defined as a person running for political office, making this the correct choice. The other options describe different aspects of the electoral process, not the definition of a candidate.

What is democracy?

• A form of government in which people choose leaders by voting

• A person running for political office

• To introduce someone into a job or position with a formal ceremony

• Women who worked to gain the right to vote for females

Answer explanation

Democracy is defined as a form of government where the people have the power to choose their leaders through voting, making the first answer choice the correct one.

Who might not be able to vote even if they meet the basic qualifications?

• Someone who committed a serious crime

• Someone who is a teacher

• Someone who is a student

• Someone who is a doctor

Answer explanation

Someone who committed a serious crime may lose their voting rights, even if they meet other qualifications. This is a common legal restriction in many jurisdictions, unlike teachers, students, or doctors who retain their voting rights.

Who worked to gain the right to vote for females?

• Suffragettes

• Candidates

• Ballots

• Presidents

Answer explanation

Suffragettes were activists who fought for women's right to vote, leading campaigns and protests to secure this fundamental right. They played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement, making them the correct answer.

Why might someone who lives outside the U.S. during the election not be able to vote?

• They don’t live in the United States during the election

• They are too young

• They are not a citizen

• They are not registered

Answer explanation

Someone living outside the U.S. during the election cannot vote because they are not physically present in the country, which is a requirement for voting in U.S. elections.

What is democracy?

• A form of government where people choose leaders by voting

• A form of government where only one person rules

• A form of government where only men can vote

• A form of government where only women can vote

Answer explanation

Democracy is defined as a system of government where the power lies with the people, who exercise that power by voting to choose their leaders. This distinguishes it from autocracies or systems with restricted voting rights.

Who is a candidate?

• A person running for political office

• A person voting in an election

• A person counting votes

• A person making laws

Answer explanation

A candidate is specifically defined as a person running for political office, distinguishing them from voters, vote counters, or lawmakers.

What is one thing you must do before you can vote in a U.S. election?

• Register to vote

• Become a teacher

• Become a lawyer

• Become a doctor

Answer explanation

Before you can vote in a U.S. election, you must register to vote. This process ensures that you are eligible and your information is recorded, allowing you to participate in the electoral process.

Which two candidates received less than 15% of the votes for Club President?

• Julia Hilton and Susan Bee

• Nick Perry and Peter Chowney

• Peter Chowney and Rudd Paul

• Nick Perry and Julia Hilton

Answer explanation

Julia Hilton and Susan Bee received less than 15% of the votes for Club President, making them the correct answer. The other candidates received higher percentages.

What does a bar chart help you do?

• Compare information visually

• Write stories

• Bake cakes

• Draw pictures

Answer explanation

A bar chart helps you compare information visually by displaying data in rectangular bars, making it easy to see differences and trends at a glance. This is why 'Compare information visually' is the correct choice.