WorksheetsElections: From Voting to Inauguration
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 49mins
When the 15th Amendment was passed in 1870, persons of color no longer faced barriers to voting.
True
False
Which of the following groups received voting rights most recently?
White males who were landowners
18-20 year olds
American Indians
Women
All of the following are requirements of registering to vote in North Carolina except
U.S. citizenship
Being at least 18 years old by Election Day
Paying a fee to process your application
Living in your county of registration for at least 30 days prior to the election
If you are a convicted felon and have completed the terms of your sentencing you may register to vote in N.C.
True
False
In North Carolina, showing a photo ID is required before voting.
True
False
Which of the following statements about absentee/mail-in ballots is true?
All states have the same laws regarding absentee ballots.
Absentee ballots must be completed and mailed at least 60 days prior to election day.
The only people eligible to use absentee ballots are those who are living overseas at the time of the election.
In North Carolina, absentee ballots are typically mailed in and must be completed in the presence of a witness.
Which of the following would exclude you from becoming President of the United States?
Being female
Being 25 years old
Being born outside of the United States, even if your parent is a U.S. citizen
Already serving 4 years as President
George Washington did not represent a political party. He believed they should not exist because they would divide and destroy the United States.
True
False
In the past ten presidential elections, the Republican candidate has won North Carolina's vote more frequently than the Democratic candidate.
True
False
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
100
225
270
538
A candidate must win both the popular (people's) vote AND the electoral vote to be elected president.
True
False
Third-party candidates typically win a share of the electoral votes in each presidential election.
True
False
When being sworn in, the President promises to preserve, protect, and defend the ____
Constitution of the United States
White House
Declaration of Independence
honor of the nation
Modern inaugurations take place in which of the following locations?
the newly elected President's hometown
New York City
on Air Force One
Washington, D.C.
Inauguration Day is always the day that immediately follows Election Day.
True
False
All of the following events are part of modern inaugural ceremonies except
the swearing-in of the Vice-President
the Inaugural Address
the official signing of the new President's first actions
a cross-country tour to greet citizens
To run for Governor of North Carolina you must have been born in the state.
True
False
A "faithless elector" is one who
votes against their state's Presidential election winner
has no religious faith
does not believe in the Electoral College system
believes that the previous President should stay in office
