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WorksheetsElections and voting quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Most citizens in the United States over the age of 18 have the right to vote
True
False
Voting is.....
A right
A responsibility
Both a right and a responsibility
What is voting?
When people decide something by each saying what they want and the majority wins
By protesting about what you want and not caring about others
When people decide something by each saying what they want and the minority wins
What does the majority mean?
the least votes
they most votes
a tie
What does voting do in the United States?
The choosing of a king or queen
How the principal is chosen.
The process of choosing a state or political leader or representative in our government or voting on laws that need to be passed.
What type of democracy is the United States
A monarchy
A conservative government
A liberal government
A representative government
Why do we vote in elections?
To chose a king
To understand others
To make our voices heard
What type of party system do we have in the US?
A one party system
A 2 party system
A 3 party system
A 4 party system
What is the name of the two main political parties in the United States? Choose two answers
Democrats
Kings and Queens
Governors
Republicans
What does politician promise to carry out if they win an election?
rules
policies
judges
changing the law
What is the term used when politicians are trying to convince voters to vote for them?
speeches
debating
campaigning
running tv ads
What must a citizen do before they can vote?
sign up
call the DMV
register to vote
put it on their drivers license
Check all answers that apply to the following statement:
You may vote for politicians in the _________________ you live in.
country
China
state
town
You must be 18 to vote
True
False
You must be a United State citizen to vote
True
False
Voters can only vote once in an election
True
False
Do convicted felons have the right to vote?
Yes
No
Where do you go to vote?
Home
another country
a café
polling place
What is a ballet measure?
a law, issue or question on a ballot
who your choice for president is
who your mayor will be
What is called when you mail in your ballot?
mail in ballot
snail mail ballot
absentee ballot
mail in poll
