America Founding: Voting Rights Quiz

What did the Constitution not specify when America was founded?

• The process of electing the president

• The rights of the states

• Who could and could not vote

• The number of states in the union

Who was generally allowed to vote in the early years of America's founding?

• All men and women over the age of 18

• Free, white, landowning men over the age of 21

• All men over the age of 21

• All citizens of the states

From where did the colonists in America borrow many of their political customs?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Germany

Who were not allowed to vote in 18th century England?

• Men without property

• Women

• All men

• Non-citizens

What was the age requirement for voting in 18th century England?

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

• No age requirement

What percentage of the population was allowed to vote in 18th century England?

• Less than 5%

• About 10%

• More than 50%

• All citizens

What did the Members of Parliament in 18th century England believe regarding representation?

• They represented only the landowners

• They represented only the wealthy

• They virtually represented everyone who couldn't vote

• They did not represent anyone

Who did those in power believe were the only ones responsible and independent enough to make political decisions?

• The military

• Landowners

• Merchants

• The clergy

According to the 1776 New Jersey State Constitution, who was allowed to vote?

• Any adult property owner

• Only white male property owners

• Only men over 21

• All citizens including women and black people

In 1807, how did New Jersey change its voting laws?

• It allowed all men to vote regardless of property ownership

• It restricted voting to free, white, male property owners over 21

• It granted voting rights to women and black people

• It lowered the voting age to 18