Social Studies II Final Exam 5

What was the primary method of voting in the early 1800s in the United States?

• Lever machines

• Electronic voting

• Voice vote

• Secret ballot

What is a potential problem with voice voting?

• It is too expensive

• It takes too long

• Votes are public knowledge

• It requires special equipment

What system did the United States adopt by the late 1800s?

• Secret ballot

• Online voting

• Voice vote

• Electronic voting

Why is a secret ballot important?

• It is faster

• It is cheaper

• It prevents voter intimidation

• It uses technology

What is one method of voting used today?

• Smoke signals

• Voice vote

• Lever machines

• Stone tablets

What should citizens do before voting?

• Vote for the first name they see

• Ask friends who to vote for

• Ignore the news

• Learn about the candidates and issues

What is an important part of good citizenship?

• Voting for the candidate with the best ads

• Voting for the most popular candidate

• Voting quickly

• Voting wisely

What does a secret ballot prevent?

• Candidates from intimidating voters

• Election delays

• Voter fraud

• Long lines at polling stations

What is a direct recording electronic system?

• An electronic voting method

• A voice voting method

• A type of paper ballot

• A method using mail

Why might corrupt election officials be a problem with voice voting?

• They can change the votes

• They can make voting faster

• They can tell others who you voted for

• They can make voting more fun