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WorksheetsVoting in Missouri Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is democracy?
A system of government where power is held by a small group of individuals
A system of government where a single ruler has absolute power
A system of government where citizens exercise power by voting
A system of government where power is inherited by a royal family
What are voting rights?
The rights of citizens to vote and have their vote counted in elections
The rights of citizens to run for political office
The rights of citizens to protest and express their opinions
The rights of citizens to own property
What are constitutional amendments?
Changes or additions to international treaties
Changes or additions to local ordinances
Changes or additions to state laws
Changes or additions to the U.S. Constitution
What is the Electoral College?
A body of elected officials who represent each state in Congress
A body of elected officials who oversee the election process
A body of elected officials who make decisions on behalf of the president
A body of electors established by the United States Constitution to elect the president and vice president
What is a general election?
An election where voters choose their representatives in Congress
An election where voters choose their leaders
An election where voters choose their local government officials
An election where voters choose their state governors
Who was initially allowed to vote in the United States?
All citizens regardless of age or gender
All citizens over the age of 18
Only landowners
White men over the age of 21
When were voting rights granted to Black people in the United States?
1870
1920
1971
Never
When were voting rights granted to women in the United States?
1920
Never
1870
1971
When were voting rights granted to 18-year-olds in the United States?
1920
1870
Never
1971
What are the requirements to vote in Missouri?
Being 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident in the voting district for at least 30 days
Being 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident in the voting district for at least 60 days
Being 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident in the voting district for at least 30 days
Being 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident in the voting district for at least 60 days
When is the deadline for voter registration in Missouri?
The third Tuesday before an election
The second Friday before an election
The first Monday before an election
The fourth Wednesday before an election
Who can vote absentee in Missouri?
Only individuals over the age of 65
All registered voters
Only military personnel
Individuals with disabilities or those absent due to illness
How many official election dates are there in Missouri?
10
8
4
6
What is the purpose of primary elections in Missouri?
To vote on constitutional amendments
To elect state representatives
To determine a single candidate from each political party to run in the general election
To hold referendums
What happens during a general election in Missouri?
Special school levy elections are held
State and county officer elections take place
The President and Vice President are elected
The makeup of the General Assembly is determined, including representatives and half of the senators
