Understanding National Elections and Voting Rights

What is the significance of the 15th Amendment in the context of voting rights?

• It prohibited voting discrimination based on race.

• It abolished property requirements for voting.

• It established the Electoral College.

• It granted voting rights to women.

Which event significantly contributed to women gaining the right to vote in the United States?

• The Civil Rights Act of 1965

• The Boston Tea Party

• World War I

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What is the minimum age requirement to vote in national elections in the United States?

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

• 25 years old

• 16 years old

How often are presidential elections held in the United States?

• Every 8 years

• Every 2 years

• Every 4 years

• Every 6 years

What determines the number of electoral votes each state receives?

• The state's geographical size

• The state's economic output

• The state's population size

• The state's historical significance