Voting

Front

What is a form of government in which citizens are able to vote for officials that represent what they believe?

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Democracy

Front

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what does “We the People” mean?

Back

Government gets its power from the people.

Front

A __________ is a person who works to win an election.

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candidate

Front

Which is a qualification to vote? Options: graduate high school, pay all of your taxes, own a house, be a U.S. citizen

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be a U.S. citizen

Front

At what age can you vote in the U.S.?

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18

Front

Citizens use this to vote on certain issues or candidates at the voting booth.

Back

ballot

Front

Before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, African-American voters faced this, especially in the American South.

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suppression

Front

People may not vote for this reason(s): They might not like either candidate. They are not able to get to the polls, because have to take care of a loved one (elderly relative, child). They may not have transportation to the polls. They may not be able to read the ballot.

Back

All of the above.

Front

Place where people go to vote in an election.

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polls

Front

What could be an effect of voter ID laws and/or voter suppression in states across the U.S.?

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Less people will be able to vote, which could affect the outcome of an election.