Voting Quiz

Who can vote in U.S. elections?

• Only people who pay taxes

• Citizens aged 18 or older

• Anyone over 16

• Only people born in Washington, D.C.

Which group was given the right to vote by the 15th Amendment?

• Women

• African American Men

• Teenagers

• People Without Property

What does “voter turnout” mean?

• How many times a person can vote

• How people feel about voting

• The number of people who watch the news

• The number of people who actually vote

What day are national elections usually held in the U.S.?

• First Monday in November

• December 20th

• First Tuesday after the first Monday in November

• January 1st

Which group usually has the lowest voter turnout?

• Military Veterans

• People With College Degrees

• People over 65

• Young Adults (18-24)

The purpose of a public opinion poll is to find out what people think about issues or candidates.

• True

• False

Which of these is a type of mass media?

• A grocery list

• Television news

• A downhill meeting

• A birthday party

Mass media influences elections by shaping how people see candidates and issues

• False

• True

What is one reason someone might not vote?

• Belief that their vote doesn't matter.
• Lack of information about candidates or issues.
• Too busy with work or personal commitments.
• Disagreement with the voting process.

Which right is protected by voting in a democracy?

• The right to participate in government.
• The right to free speech.
• The right to privacy.
• The right to bear arms.