Voter's Guide Quiz

What are the key steps in voting?

• Joining a political party, attending a precinct meeting, and participating in early voting

• Completing an absentee ballot, attending a canvassing board meeting, and voting on election day

• Volunteering for a nonpartisan group, attending a polling place training, and voting in a recall election

• Registering to vote, becoming informed about the issues and candidates, and casting your vote

What are the steps required to register to vote in your state?

• Participating in a canvassing board meeting, obtaining a mail-in ballot, and showing photo ID at the polling place

• Completing a voter registration application, reviewing state-specific instructions, and meeting the eligibility requirements

• Contacting a political party, attending a precinct meeting, and obtaining a voter registration serial number

• Joining a nonpartisan group, attending a polling place training, and obtaining a voter registration serial number

What is the purpose of voter registration?

• To track the voting history of citizens and impose fines for not voting

• To ensure that voters are who they say they are and have met the eligibility requirements

• To restrict certain groups of people from participating in the democratic process

• To allow political parties to influence the voting decisions of citizens

What is compulsory voting?

• Mandatory voting enforced by some countries, where people who do not vote can be sanctioned

• Voluntary voting encouraged by political parties to increase voter turnout

• Voting that is only allowed for certain groups of people based on their political beliefs

• Voting that is restricted to specific times and locations determined by the government

What is the purpose of a canvassing board?

• To count votes and certify the winner of an election

• To assist voters with disabilities at the polling place

• To project winners before the polls close based on voter surveys

• To provide special assistance to non-English speaking voters

What is the role of nonpartisan groups in voter registration?

• Dedicated to helping people register to vote as part of their mission to improve the democratic process

• Focused on influencing the voting decisions of citizens based on their political beliefs

• Promoting compulsory voting and imposing sanctions on those who do not vote

• Encouraging citizens to vote for specific political parties and candidates

What is the purpose of early voting?

• Voting that is restricted to specific times and locations determined by the government

• Mandatory voting enforced by some countries, where people who do not vote can be sanctioned

• Voting that is only allowed for certain groups of people based on their political beliefs

• Provision that allows a person to vote in person for a specified period of time prior to Election Day

What is the procedure for absentee voting?

• A ballot that allows a person to vote without going to the polls on Election Day

• Voting in person on election day at the polling place near your home

• Voting before election day at a specified period of time

• Voting that is only allowed for certain groups of people based on their political beliefs

What is the purpose of recalls in elections?

• The procedure by which an elected official may be removed from office by popular vote

• To assist voters with disabilities at the polling place

• To provide special assistance to non-English speaking voters

• To project winners before the polls close based on voter surveys

What is the role of election officials and volunteers?

• To work to make sure the election is fair and legal

• To count votes and certify the winner of an election

• To provide special assistance to non-English speaking voters

• To project winners before the polls close based on voter surveys