Candidates
How many candidates are currently still in the race for the democratic presidential nomination?
18
How often is the Census happen?
10 years
Does a national age for voter registration exist?
No. Some states allow citizens to vote at age 16 while others allow citizens to vote at age 17.
Who is the current mayor of Providence?
Jorge Elorza
What website can you use to find out how to register to vote in your respective state?
Who is currently the leading candidate for next year’s nomination?
As a college student, where are you counted?
If you are residential, you are counted in your University's state. If you are not, then you are counted in your home state.
When was the Voting Rights Act passed and what did it do?
August 6, 1965 and it is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting.
What 2020 presidential candidate does the current mayor of Providence support?
Mayor Pete Butigeg
What is top reason why young people do not vote?
Too busy.
The Lift Act, a bill designed to provide a universal tax credit to families with an annual income under $100,000 was introduced by this candidate.
Senator Kamala Harris
What are the uses of the Census information? Name at least 2.
1) Determines the number of seats each state has in the US House of Representatives
2) Defines congressional and state legislative districts, school districts, and voting precincts
3) Determines the annual allocation of $675 billion dollars in federal funding
4) Provides insight to governments, business and community planning groups
5) Provides population benchmarks for nearly every other US survey
What US State does not require voter registration?
North Dakota.
Known as the the “King of Retail”, this person was the longest serving mayor of Providence
Vincent A. “Buddy” Cianci
What types of racist tactics were used to prevent Black people from voting?
Grandfather clause, literacy tests, poll tax, and own property.
The Douglass Plan, an initiative designed to dismantle the United States’ deeply rooted racist structures while deliberately injecting capital into the Black community, is a key component to this candidate’s political platform.
Mayor Pete Butigieg
Why is the Census so important for Rhode Island, specifically?
Without an accurate count, Rhode Island will lose a seat in the House.
What percentage of voters ages 18 to 30 say they will vote in the midterm elections?
28%
From which country do the majority of Providence refugees hail from?
Democratic Republic of Congo
What year was the first census conducted?
August 2nd, 1790.
Which 2020 presidential candidates are not in favor of abolishing the electoral college system in favor of a national popular vote?
Andrew Yang, Rep. John Delaney, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, John Hickenlooper
How much does the Census cost?
$15.6 Billion
How many eligible US voters are there between the ages of 18 to 35?
70 Million
What is unique about the Rhode Island state legislature?
The House of Representatives holds the only Libertarian Party elected state legislator in the U.S
What is the name of the organization that focuses on building student power and fosters student activism especially around education?
Providence Student Union