Chapter 14 Gateway

What is one requirement to register to vote in Florida?

• Be a citizen

• Be a resident of another state

• Be under 18 years old

• Be a non-citizen

Which political party was formed in 1828 and represented the "common man"?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

What is the minimum age to be a Florida Senator or Florida Representative?

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

• 25 years old

• 30 years old

What is the first step in the path to election?

• Announcement of elections

• Election campaign

• Voting

• Counting ballots

Who can vote in Florida elections?

• Registered voters

• Only government officials

• Non-citizens

• Children under 18

What is one impact of elections on citizens at all levels of government?

• Elected officials shape public policy

• Citizens lose their rights

• Only the president is affected

• No changes occur

What is a key feature of free and fair elections?

• Counting of votes is accurate and impartial

• Only one party can campaign

• Citizens cannot vote

• Results are kept secret

What is required to run for Governor in Florida?

• Must be a certain age and resident for a certain number of years

• Must be a U.S. Senator

• Must be a judge

• Must be a non-citizen

What is the role of political parties?

• To get their members elected and shape government policy

• To prevent elections

• To count votes

• To make laws directly

What does the Republican Party (1854) oppose?

• Extension of slavery

• Voting rights for women

• The Bill of Rights

• The right to free speech