WorksheetsCitizenship, Elections, and Voting
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When a candidate tells the nation that she wants to be the president, she:
a)
nominates
b)
delegates
c)
declares
d)
ballots
2.
Candidates for the larger political parties are chosen at party meetings called:
a)
the Electoral College
b)
delegates
c)
campaigns
d)
conventions
3.
The two main ways states send people to the national convention are primaries and:
a)
campaigns
b)
nominees
c)
caucuses
d)
absolute majorities
4.
What does the Electoral College do?
a)
elects the president
b)
educates the public about voting
c)
votes for Congress
d)
researches candidates' stances on certain issues
5.
The act of betraying your country:
a)
patriotism
b)
treason
c)
absolute majority
d)
political efficacy
6.
This shows who is leading in a political race, and can influence voters:
a)
background
b)
endorsements
c)
contributors
d)
opinion polls
7.
More than half of the total votes:
a)
minority
b)
absolute majority
c)
electors
d)
Electoral College
8.
When is Independence Day?
a)
June 4
b)
November 11
c)
July 4
d)
December 16
9.
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called:
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Preamble
c)
Articles
d)
Declaration
10.
At what age(s) must all male citizens register for the Selective Service System?
a)
15
b)
18-26
c)
25-40
d)
at birth
11.
If you were born outside the U.S., and neither of your parents are U.S. citizens, you can become a citizen through:
a)
treason
b)
you are already a citizen
c)
naturalization
d)
Pledge of Allegiance
12.
A tally of all votes cast in an election is called the:
a)
absolute majority
b)
Electoral College
c)
electors
d)
popular vote
13.
Responsible voters should go through five steps before they vote. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a)
Research the candidates' positions on issues.
b)
Learn about the candidates' leadership skills & qualifications.
c)
Find out about the candidates' family pets.
d)
Find out what other people think.
14.
Being a member of a country and having full rights & responsbilities under that country's law:
a)
naturalization
b)
political efficacy
c)
party identification
d)
citizenship
15.
A legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way. Citizens have these.
a)
rights
b)
ballot
c)
political issues
d)
citizenship
16.
Which of the following is NOT a right/responsibility of U.S. citizens?
a)
voting
b)
running for federal office
c)
serve on a jury
d)
disobey laws
17.
The percentage of eligible voters who vote in an election:
a)
political efficacy
b)
voter turnout
c)
political socialization
d)
voter registration
18.
A person's sense of his or her own influence or effectiveness in politics (or their faith/trust in politics)
a)
political socialization
b)
party identification
c)
referendum
d)
political efficacy
19.
A process by which a person develops attitudes and opinions about politics
a)
political efficacy
b)
party identification
c)
political socialization
d)
absentee ballot
20.
When citizens feel a deep bond with their country:
a)
patriotism
b)
treason
c)
naturalization
d)
party identification
21.
General elections that take place in odd-numbered years (usually no major offices are being decided)
a)
general elections
b)
student body elections
c)
General Electric
d)
off-year elections
22.
The idea that any vote that is NOT for the winning candidate doesn't matter.
a)
absentee ballot
b)
wasted vote fallacy
c)
party identification
d)
off-year elections
23.
a loyalty to a certain political party
a)
referendum
b)
political efficacy
c)
party identification
d)
political issues
24.
Campaigns to convince people to vote:
a)
GOTV (get out the vote)
b)
referendums
c)
party identification
d)
HGTV (hey, go try voting)
25.
People who want to become naturalized citizens must do all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
take an Oath of Allegiance
b)
have an interview
c)
be at least 25 years old
d)
pass a civics test
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