Voting & Elections

What did the 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, grant?

• The right to vote for women

• The right to vote for Black American men

• The right to vote for Native Americans

• The right to vote for 18-year-olds

Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

When were Native Americans granted U.S. citizenship?

• 1870

• 1920

• 1924

• 1965

What did the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 grant to Native Americans?

• The right to vote

• U.S. citizenship

• The right to hold public office

• The right to own property

What significant change did the 26th Amendment bring about?

• Abolished poll taxes

• Granted voting rights to women

• Lowered the voting age to 18

• Eliminated literacy tests

What event led to the passage of the 26th Amendment?

• The Civil War

• The Vietnam War

• The Great Depression

• World War II

How often is the President of the United States elected?

• Every two years

• Every four years

• Every six years

• Every eight years

What is the first requirement for a potential presidential candidate according to the U.S. Constitution?

• Must be at least 35 years old

• Must have lived in the U.S. for 14 years

• Must be a natural-born citizen

• Must be a member of a political party

How many years must a presidential candidate have lived in the U.S. before running for office?

• 10 years

• 14 years

• 20 years

• 5 years

What is the minimum age requirement for a U.S. presidential candidate?

• 30 years

• 25 years

• 40 years

• 35 years