U.S. Elections and Voting Rights Assessment

Which Constitutional amendment granted women the right to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

What Supreme Court case significantly impacted campaign finance by ruling that corporations and unions can spend unlimited amounts on elections?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Citizens United v. FEC

• Roe v. Wade

• McCulloch v. Maryland

What is gerrymandering?

• A process of counting votes

• Manipulating district boundaries for political advantage

• A type of campaign finance

• A method of voter registration

Which amendment prohibited poll taxes in federal elections?

• 24th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

• A government agency that oversees elections

• A group that raises and spends money to elect candidates

• A type of voting machine

• A presidential debate organization

How often does Congressional redistricting typically occur?

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 6 years

Which age group became eligible to vote through the 26th Amendment?

• 16-year-olds

• 18-year-olds

• 21-year-olds

• 25-year-olds

What is the main purpose of primary elections?

• To elect the president

• To select party nominees

• To approve laws

• To elect Supreme Court justices

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

• 538

• 270

• 435

• 100

What impact has social media had on modern political campaigns?

• Decreased voter participation

• Eliminated the need for traditional campaigning

• Increased direct communication with voters

• Reduced campaign costs