Understanding US Elections

Which amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States?

• 15th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What type of voting involves making decisions based on a candidate's past performance?

• Straight ticket voting

• Perspective voting

• Retrospective voting

• Rational choice voting

Which type of election typically sees the highest voter turnout?

• Midterm elections

• Congressional elections

• Presidential elections

• State or local elections

In the context of US presidential elections, what is the role of the electoral college?

• To cast votes that ultimately decide the president

• To directly elect the president

• To allocate senators to each state

• To determine the number of House representatives

How are House representatives elected in the United States?

• By the electoral college

• Statewide elections

• By state legislatures

• From individual districts within states