Chapter 6
definition of electorate
all of the people entitled to vote in a given election
What college football team won the national championship in 2024?
Michigan
Who are the 2 main candidates running for office?
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
What is the 26th amendment?
lowers voting age to 18
How many stripes are on the U.S flag?
13 stripes
what is split-ticket voting?
voting for candidates of different parties for different offices at the same election
How many points is a field goal in football worth?
3 points
Who did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorse?
Donald Trump
What was the result of religious and property requirements being removed?
more people could vote
Where was the first Starbucks built?
Seattle, Washington
What was banned by congress in 1970 due to unfairness?
Literacy Tests
How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?
1 point
How many electoral votes does Michigan have?
15 votes
What is the 15th amendment?
Allowed African Americans to vote
What Disney movie is about a girl with magic long hair?
Tangled
What is an example of someone denied the right to vote?
People in a mental institution, people found mentally incompetent, people convicted of serious crimes, and people dishonorably charged from armed forces.
What type of blue are the Detroit Lions known for?
honolulu blue
When you vote, what other candidates can you choose besides a president?
Senators and representatives
What is the 19th amendment?
Allows women to vote
What is the most watched streaming platform?
Netflix
True or False: Voting turnout rate is lower for non-presidential election years
true
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles
True or False: The Electoral college makes the final decision.
True
What is the 14th amendment?
Granted citizenship and legal rights to anyone born in the U.S or became a U.S citizen.
What is the most popular birthday month in the U.S?
August