CE.5e - Voting Rights and Responsibilities (Reading Comp.)

What are the qualifications to register to vote in Virginia?

• Being a citizen of the United States

• Being a resident of Virginia

• Being a resident of a precinct or local voting district

• Being 18 years of age by the day of the general election

Where can qualified voters register to vote in Virginia?

• Registrar's office

• Designated sites by the state

• Online or by mail application

• All of the above

Who can participate in primary and general elections?

• Only citizens who are registered voters

• Only citizens who are 18 years old

• Only citizens who are residents of Virginia

• Only citizens who have a high level of education

What do voters choose in primary elections?

• Candidates who will run in a general election

• Leaders and important issues

• Candidates for local elections

• Candidates for presidential elections

Which factors tend to predict voter participation?

• Education, income, and age

• Race, color, and previous condition of servitude

• Gender and marital status

• Geographical location and occupation

What is one common reason why many citizens do not vote?

• Lack of interest in candidates or issues

• Lack of voter registration

• Belief that their vote does not count

• Being too busy or having no time

How can students under the age of 18 participate in political campaigns?

• Passing out information about candidates and issues

• Attending political rallies

• Participating in mock elections

• All of the above

Which constitutional amendment granted African American men the right to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 aim to achieve?

• Prohibit racial discrimination in voting

• Secure the right to vote for racial minorities

• Enforce the voting rights guaranteed by the Constitution

• All of the above

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to vote for women?

• 13th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 19th Amendment