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Voting Exam: Government

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, national elections are held for the President and Vice-President in years evenly divisible by four.
a)
Election Day
b)
Candidate
c)
Incumbant
d)
Electoral College
e)
Ballot Box
2.
A receptacle for Voters' ballots
a)
Ballot Box
b)
Election Day
c)
Candidate
d)
Incumbant
e)
Electoral College
3.
A person having the right to vote or elect
a)
Constituent
b)
Election Day
c)
Electoral College
d)
Ballot Box
e)
Gubernatorial Election
4.
a person currently in office
a)
Incumbant
b)
Election Day
c)
Candidate
d)
Electoral College
e)
Ballot Box
5.
a person running for office in an election
a)
Candidate
b)
Election Day
c)
Incumbant
d)
Electoral College
e)
Ballot Box
6.
a regularly scheduled local, state, or national election in which voters elect office holders
a)
General Election
b)
Candidate
c)
Incumbant
d)
Electoral College
e)
Ballot Box
7.
The selection of a governor by a state's voters
a)
Gubernatorial Election
b)
Election Day
c)
Candidate
d)
Incumbant
e)
Electoral College
8.
body of electors chosen by the voters in each state to elect the President and Vice President of the U.S.
a)
Electoral College
b)
Election Day
c)
Candidate
d)
Incumbant
e)
Ballot Box
9.
the involvement of common citizens in an issue or campaign.
a)
grassroots
b)
early money
c)
delegate
d)
absentee voting
e)
franchise
10.
an individual who is appointed to represent others.
a)
delegate
b)
early money
c)
absentee voting
d)
franchise
e)
grassroots
11.
The constitutional right to vote.
a)
franchise
b)
early money
c)
delegate
d)
absentee voting
e)
grassroots
12.
A way people can vote when they can’t get to their polling place. They vote on a special form and mail it in.
a)
absentee voting
b)
early money
c)
delegate
d)
franchise
e)
grassroots
13.
money given to a campaign before or during the early presidential primaries
a)
early money
b)
delegate
c)
absentee voting
d)
franchise
e)
grassroots
14.
a political subdivision in which the nation is divided for purposes of elected U.S. Representatives.
a)
congressional districts
b)
early money
c)
delegate
d)
absentee voting
e)
franchise
15.
leaning in favor of or against something or someone; partially or prejudiced
a)
bias
b)
campaign chest
c)
landslide
d)
debate
e)
issue
16.
money collected and set aside for use in a political campaign
a)
campaign chest
b)
landslide
c)
debate
d)
issue
e)
bias
17.
face to face discussion of candidates’ views on issues
a)
debate
b)
campaign chest
c)
landslide
d)
issue
e)
bias
18.
The dividing of a state, county, etc. into election districts so as to give one political party a majority in many districts while concentrating the voting strength of the other party into as few districts as possible
a)
gerrymander
b)
campaign chest
c)
landslide
d)
debate
e)
issue
19.
a point, matter, or dispute, the decision of which is a special or public importance
a)
issue
b)
campaign chest
c)
landslide
d)
debate
e)
bias
20.
an election in which a particular victorious candidate or party receives an overwhelming mass or majority of votes
a)
landslide
b)
campaign chest
c)
debate
d)
issue
e)
bias
21.
A poll taken of a small percentage of voters as they leave the polls, used to forecast the outcome of an election
a)
exit poll
b)
closed primary
c)
Federal Election Commission
d)
Campaign
e)
Open Primary
22.
commission that oversees federal campaigns
a)
Federal Election Commission
b)
exit poll
c)
closed primary
d)
Campaign
e)
Open Primary
23.
Competition by rival political candidates and organizations for public office
a)
Campaign
b)
exit poll
c)
closed primary
d)
Federal Election Commission
e)
Open Primary
24.
a primary in which voters can only vote for candidates in the party they are registered in
a)
closed primary
b)
exit poll
c)
Federal Election Commission
d)
Campaign
e)
Open Primary
25.
negative, often personal frequently inaccurate, or exaggerated attacks of the opposition
a)
mudslinging
b)
exit poll
c)
closed primary
d)
Federal Election Commission
e)
Campaign
26.
a primary in which voters can vote for either party, regardless of which party they are registered in
a)
Open Primary
b)
exit poll
c)
closed primary
d)
Federal Election Commission
e)
Campaign
27.
voting for candidates who are all of the same party
a)
straight ticket voting
b)
split-ticket voting
c)
non-partisan
d)
running mate
e)
precinct
28.
a presidential candidate will choose another individual to run for vice-president
a)
running mate
b)
split-ticket voting
c)
straight ticket voting
d)
non-partisan
e)
precinct
29.
a supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance
a)
partisan
b)
split-ticket voting
c)
straight ticket voting
d)
non-partisan
e)
running mate
30.
also called an election district
a)
precinct
b)
split-ticket voting
c)
straight ticket voting
d)
non-partisan
e)
running mate
31.
voting for candidates of different parties for various offices in the same election
a)
split-ticket voting
b)
straight ticket voting
c)
non-partisan
d)
running mate
e)
precinct
32.
What Amendment gave women the right to vote?
a)
19th
b)
23rd
c)
24th
d)
26th
33.
What Amendment gave 18 years and older the right to vote?
a)
19th
b)
23rd
c)
24th
d)
26th
34.
What Amendment ended the poll tax?
a)
19th
b)
23rd
c)
24th
d)
26th
35.
At the beginning of the country who was allowed to vote. Click all that apply.
a)
Male
b)
White
c)
Property Owner
d)
Women
e)
Black
36.
What Amendment gave African Americans the right to vote?
a)
13th
b)
15th
c)
19th
d)
24th
37.
What Amendment gave citizens of the District of Colombia the right to vote?
a)
15th
b)
19th
c)
23rd
d)
24th
38.

Which U.S. President was in office when the Voting Rights Act became law?

a)

Kennedy

b)

Johnson

c)

Nixon

d)

Clinton

e)

Coolidge

39.

In which year was the Indian Citizenship Act signed into law by President Calvin Coolidge?

a)

1920

b)

1924

c)

1930

d)

1934

e)

1940

40.

Submit your vote online using a secure link sent to your email.

a)

Internet

b)

Lever Machine

c)

Optical Scan

d)

Paper Ballot

e)

Electronic DRE

41.

mark your choice using a physical ballot

a)

Paper Ballot

b)

Electronic DRE

c)

Optical Scan

d)

Lever Machine

e)

Punch Card

42.

mechanical device- voter presses button- activates a counter- increments candidate's tally- similar to a turnstile counter- produces a click sound when vote is registered.

a)

Lever Machine

b)

Optical Scan

c)

Paper Ballot

d)

Electronic DRE

e)

Punch Card

43.

Voting machines that allow voters to select candidates using a touch screen interface

a)

Electronic DRE

b)

Lever Machine

c)

Optical Scan

d)

Paper Ballot

e)

Punch Card

44.

Which voting method requires voters to physically punch holes to record their choices?

a)

Punch Card

b)

Lever Machine

c)

Optical Scan

d)

Paper Ballot

e)

Electronic DRE

45.

technology where voters indicate choices by filling ovals or boxes on paper ballots, which are then read by machines using light sensors to detect marked areas

a)

Optical Scan

b)

Lever Machine

c)

Paper Ballot

d)

Electronic DRE

e)

Punch Card

46.
Iowa requires you to register to vote.
a)
True
b)
False
47.

What is the term for dividing opposition voters across many districts to dilute their voting power?

a)

Cracking

b)

Packing

48.

What is one advantage of having both a primary (nomination) and a general election in the electoral process?

a)

Voters can participate in selecting party candidates and the final winner

b)

It guarantees only two candidates in the general election

c)

It eliminates the need for political campaigns

d)

It shortens the overall election period

49.
Why might independent and minor party candidates face greater challenges in the petition process compared to major party candidates?
a)
They have less name recognition and fewer resources to gather signatures
b)
They are required to get more signatures than major party candidates
c)
The petition process is more complicated for them
d)
They must pay higher fees
50.
If you were designing a campaign to increase voter turnout, which demographic characteristics of non-voters would be most important to address?
a)
Focus only on age since young people don't vote
b)
Concentrate solely on income levels
c)
Only worry about rural voters
d)
Target multiple factors: age, education, income, and marital status
51.
Why might the reason 'don't trust the system & feel their vote makes no difference' be particularly concerning for democracy?
a)
It shows people are too busy to vote
b)
It means people are satisfied with current leadership
c)
It indicates a fundamental breakdown in democratic legitimacy
d)
It proves the electoral system works perfectly
52.

What is a key reason that individuals with a strong sense of civic responsibility are more likely to participate in elections than those who consider voting a personal choice?

a)

They receive financial incentives for voting

b)

They believe voting is a duty to society

c)

They are required by law to vote

d)

They have more free time on election day

53.
What does the 20-30 percentage point voting gap between high and low-income Americans primarily demonstrate?
a)
Poor people are less patriotic
b)
Socioeconomic resources significantly impact political participation
c)
Wealthy people care more about democracy
d)
Income determines political knowledge
54.

What is one reason rural voters may participate more in elections compared to those in urban areas?

a)

Rural residents often have stronger ties to their communities

b)

Rural areas have shorter voting lines

c)

Rural voters receive more campaign materials

d)

Rural communities have higher population density

55.
What is the most significant long-term implication of the finding that 'voting becomes a habit over time'?
a)
Political parties should focus only on senior citizens
b)
Voting technology needs to be updated regularly
c)
Older voters will always outnumber younger voters
d)
Early voting experiences strongly influence lifelong political participation
56.

What is one reason why individuals who frequently change their place of residence may participate less in local elections?

a)

They are not allowed to vote in their new location for several years

b)

They may not feel connected to the local community or face challenges with voter registration

c)

Frequent movers are generally uninterested in politics

d)

Moving often leads to automatic removal from voter rolls

57.
Which combination of factors would most likely create the highest probability of an individual voting regularly?
a)
Employment in government, rural residence, and family voting history
b)
College education, suburban residence, and social media usage
c)
High political efficacy, strong civic duty, and stable community connections
d)
Young age, high income, and urban residence
58.

How can the idea of opportunity cost influence a person's decision to participate in an election?

a)

They may not be registered to vote

b)

They might prefer to spend their time on other activities

c)

They are unsure about the candidates

d)

They have already voted in a previous election

59.

What does the low rate of political engagement beyond voting indicate about the relationship between American citizens and their government?

a)

Americans are highly involved in policy making

b)

There may be limited trust or interest in government processes

c)

Most Americans are politically apathetic

d)

Political engagement is only for elected officials

60.
Why might announcing early election results from eastern states potentially harm democracy?
a)
It makes vote counting more difficult
b)
It confuses voters about time zones
c)
It might discourage western voters from participating if they think the outcome is decided
d)
It gives eastern voters more power than western voters
61.
Why might family influence be both positive and negative for democratic participation?
a)
It encourages participation but may limit independent thinking about issues
b)
Families always vote for the same candidates
c)
Family members never discuss politics
d)
Parents legally control how their children vote
62.

What can be inferred from the fact that some states, like Iowa, have much higher voter turnout than others, such as Hawaii?

a)

States with more cities have higher turnout

b)

Regional and social factors can impact voter participation

c)

States with smaller populations always vote less

d)

Weather is the only factor affecting turnout

63.
How does the requirement that voting occurs on weekdays create inequality in democratic participation?
a)
People with flexible jobs can participate more easily than those with rigid work schedules
b)
Weekend voters are less informed
c)
It doesn't create any inequality
d)
Weekday voting prevents fraud
64.
Why is the fact that 40-45% of eligible voters don't participate in presidential elections a concern for democracy?
a)
It saves money on election costs
b)
It makes elections easier to manage
c)
Non-voters are usually satisfied with any outcome
d)
Elected leaders may not truly represent the will of all citizens
65.
What does the even lower turnout in local elections suggest about how Americans view different levels of government?
a)
Local elections are less important than federal elections
b)
Citizens may not understand how local government directly affects their daily lives
c)
Local elections are too frequent
d)
Local candidates are always unqualified

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