
Understanding Elections and Voting
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What amendment in the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?
24th Amendment
26th Amendment
19th Amendment
15th Amendment
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of voting rights legislation?
To limit participation in elections.
To increase the voting age.
To reduce the number of polling places.
To ensure equal access to the electoral process.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process by which voters can propose legislation or constitutional amendments?
Legislative proposal
Ballot initiative
Constitutional review
Referendum
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the period before an election when candidates campaign for votes?
candidate selection
election day
voting period
campaign period
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?
The Electoral College is responsible for drafting new laws.
The Electoral College formally elects the President and Vice President of the United States.
The Electoral College decides the budget for the federal government.
The Electoral College conducts the national census.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a primary election and a general election?
A primary election is held every four years; a general election is held every two years.
A primary election is for local offices; a general election is for federal offices.
A primary election is a public vote; a general election is a private vote.
A primary election selects party candidates; a general election determines the officeholder.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is voter turnout, and why is it important?
Voter turnout is the amount of money spent on campaigning.
Voter turnout is the total number of votes cast in an election.
Voter turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who participate in an election, and it is important because it reflects civic engagement and the health of a democracy.
Voter turnout measures the number of candidates running for office.
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