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Elections: From Voting to Inauguration

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When the 15th Amendment was passed in 1870, persons of color no longer faced barriers to voting.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of the following groups received voting rights most recently?

a)

White males who were landowners

b)

18-20 year olds

c)

American Indians

d)

Women

3.

All of the following are requirements of registering to vote in North Carolina except

a)

U.S. citizenship

b)

Being at least 18 years old by Election Day

c)

Paying a fee to process your application

d)

Living in your county of registration for at least 30 days prior to the election

4.

If you are a convicted felon and have completed the terms of your sentencing you may register to vote in N.C.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

In North Carolina, showing a photo ID is required before voting.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following statements about absentee/mail-in ballots is true?

a)

All states have the same laws regarding absentee ballots.

b)

Absentee ballots must be completed and mailed at least 60 days prior to election day.

c)

The only people eligible to use absentee ballots are those who are living overseas at the time of the election.

d)

In North Carolina, absentee ballots are typically mailed in and must be completed in the presence of a witness.

7.

Which of the following would exclude you from becoming President of the United States?

a)

Being female

b)

Being 25 years old

c)

Being born outside of the United States, even if your parent is a U.S. citizen

d)

Already serving 4 years as President

8.

George Washington did not represent a political party. He believed they should not exist because they would divide and destroy the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

In the past ten presidential elections, the Republican candidate has won North Carolina's vote more frequently than the Democratic candidate.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

a)

100

b)

225

c)

270

d)

538

11.

A candidate must win both the popular (people's) vote AND the electoral vote to be elected president.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Third-party candidates typically win a share of the electoral votes in each presidential election.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

When being sworn in, the President promises to preserve, protect, and defend the ____

a)

Constitution of the United States

b)

White House

c)

Declaration of Independence

d)

honor of the nation

14.

Modern inaugurations take place in which of the following locations?

a)

the newly elected President's hometown

b)

New York City

c)

on Air Force One

d)

Washington, D.C.

15.

Inauguration Day is always the day that immediately follows Election Day.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

All of the following events are part of modern inaugural ceremonies except

a)

the swearing-in of the Vice-President

b)

the Inaugural Address

c)

the official signing of the new President's first actions

d)

a cross-country tour to greet citizens

17.

To run for Governor of North Carolina you must have been born in the state.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

A "faithless elector" is one who

a)

votes against their state's Presidential election winner

b)

has no religious faith

c)

does not believe in the Electoral College system

d)

believes that the previous President should stay in office