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WorksheetsVoting Rights and Elections
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
You need to register in order to vote?
True
False
Which is the reason why states have voter registration?
to keep people from voting more than once
to protect the voting rights of aliens and transients
so political parties can contact voters at election time
so states can enforce laws that require citizens to vote
Which is a qualification to vote?
graduate high school
pay all of your taxes
know all the words to the National Anthem
be a U.S. citizen
What age can you vote?
15
18
19
20
The group of people with the lowest voter turnout rate is
college graduates.
young people.
women.
senior citizens over 70.
Which election usually has the highest voter turnout?
Senate elections
Governor elections
Presidential elections
Mayoral elections
Every vote is important.
Yes
Sometimes
No
It depends on the election
Has voting in the United States always been equal and fair?
yes
no
A person who is running for an elected position is a...
front runner
candidate
debate
winner
A discussion about issues is called a...
debate
ballot
inauguration
argument
The candidate who is ahead or who they think will win is called the...
winner
loser
front runner
ahead person
How often does the United States hold a presidential election?
Every 5 Years
Every 3 Years
Every 4 Years
Every 8 Years
What are the two major political parties?
Democrat and Republican
Libertarian and Independent
Democracy and Monarchy
Republican and Independent
What city houses our national government?
Washington, DC
New York City
Montgomery
Pierre
How many Electoral Votes does South Dakota have?
5
3
12
55
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?
270
300
250
all of them
