Voting

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Social Studies
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6th Grade
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Carla Preston
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Paulo is a citizen and a resident of the city where he's voting. On Election Day, he votes in favor of a new law. The law receives majority support and passes. It goes into effect on January 1. This is an example of
direct democracy.
representative democracy.
a presidential election.
an absentee ballot.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ariella is a citizen and a resident of the state where she's voting. On Election Day, she votes for the candidate she wants to represent her. The candidate who wins will go on to vote on laws as part of the U.S. Senate. This is an example of
direct democracy.
representative democracy.
a presidential election.
an absentee ballot.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the U.S., presidential elections occur every _____ years.
two
four
six
eight
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In November 2014, there was a general election for seats in U.S. Congress. All seats in the House of Representatives and half the seats in Senate were up for election. What type of election was this?
presidential election
special election
midterm elections
ballot initiative
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is not a requirement to vote in the United States?
a U.S. citizen
a state resident
at least 21 years of age
not in prison for a felony
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An informed voter is one who does which of these?
knows which issues mater most to them
researches the candidates
learns about the candidates' platforms
all of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these best allows people to hear directly from several candidates at one time about different issues?
an op-ed in the newspaper
a political ad
a campaign rally
a debate
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