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Voting at 16 Video

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1-10.
1.

What is one of the reasons given for lowering the voting age?

a)

To reduce the number of eligible voters

b)

To limit the influence of political parties

c)

To decrease the number of voters

d)

To increase equality and fairness

2.

What is the primary aim of the Make It 16 campaign?

a)

To lower the voting age and strengthen New Zealand's democracy

b)

To increase the power of political parties

c)

To decrease the number of voters

d)

To limit the rights of young people

3.

In which country has the voting age been lowered to 16 since 2010?

a)

Canada

b)

Australia

c)

United States

d)

Austria

4.

What is the main argument against lowering the voting age?

a)

There is not enough evidence to support the change

b)

The court should not determine the policy issue

c)

Young people are not interested in voting

d)

The voting age should be increased

5.

What was the outcome of the court case to lower the voting age?

a)

The case was taken to the Court of Appeal

b)

The voting age was lowered to 16

c)

The court ruled in favor of the Crown

d)

The case was dismissed

6.

What is the potential impact of lowering the voting age?

a)

Increased lifetime voting participation

b)

Decreased interest in politics

c)

Decreased democracy

d)

Increased political corruption

7.

What is the significance of the delay in the 2020 general election in New Zealand?

a)

It had no impact on the voting age

b)

It postponed the election indefinitely

c)

It increased the voting age to 20

d)

It allowed 16 and 17 year olds to vote

8.

What is the purpose of the children's voting colloquium?

a)

To limit the rights of young people

b)

To work towards lowering the voting age

c)

To increase the power of political parties

d)

To decrease the number of voters

9.

What is the main argument for allowing 16 year olds to vote?

a)

There is not enough evidence to support the change

b)

The earlier you vote, the more likely you are to vote throughout your life

c)

Young people are not mature enough to vote

d)

The voting age should be increased

10.

What is the goal of taking the case to the Court of Appeal?

a)

To get a Declaration of Inconsistency

b)

To limit the rights of young people

c)

To dismiss the case

d)

To increase the voting age