Understanding Voting and Elections

What is the minimum age required to vote in a general election in the United States?

• 16 years

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 25 years

Which amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What is the term for the process by which citizens can propose legislation or constitutional amendments and vote on them?

• Referendum

• Initiative

• Recall

• Filibuster

In which month do presidential elections take place in the United States?

• January

• March

• November

• December

What is the main purpose of a primary election?

• To elect the President

• To select party nominees for the general election

• To vote on constitutional amendments

• To recall elected officials

Which body is responsible for overseeing federal elections in the United States?

• The Supreme Court

• The Federal Election Commission

• The Department of Justice

• The Electoral College

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in a U.S. federal election?

• Being a U.S. citizen

• Being at least 18 years old

• Owning property

• Being registered to vote

What is the term for the right to vote in political elections?

• Suffrage

• Emancipation

• Franchise

• Mandate

Which of the following is a method by which voters can remove an elected official from office before the end of their term?

• Initiative

• Referendum

• Recall

• Impeachment

What is the name of the system used to elect the President of the United States?

• Popular Vote

• Electoral College

• Parliamentary System

• Direct Democracy