Latino/as in Politics
Civics
Presidential Nominee
Voting Rights
Electoral Process
100
In 2009, she became the first Latina appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Justice Sonia Sotomayor?
100
This person is recognized for writing the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100
This candidate served as U.S. Secretary of State from 2009 through 2013.
Who is Secretary Hillary Clinton?
100
The federal law passed in 1965 to protect voters.
What is the Voting Rights Act?
100
The number of each state's senators and representatives is equal to the number of these votes.
What are electoral votes?
200
In 2005, Alberto Gonzalez was the first Latino to hold this position.
What is U.S. Attorney General?
200
This person is charged with leading the Executive Branch.
Who is the President?
200
This candidate held mayorship in Vermont and was elected to U.S. Senate as Independent in 2006.
Who is Senator Bernie Sanders?
200
An area with a majority Latino population must offer voting materials in these languages?
What is Spanish and English?
200
The scheduled public meetings held in some states where voters discuss and vote on candidates to support.
What is a caucus?
300
The first Latino to be elected U.S. Representative, Romualdo Pacheco, represented this state.
What is California?
300
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
What are the Bill of Rights?
300
This candidate is a retired neurosurgeon who is famous for separating conjoined twins connected at head.
Who is Dr. Ben Carson?
300
To be eligible to vote in federal elections, the voter must: 1.) Be 18 years old, 2.) Meet state residency, and 3.)__
What is a U.S. citizen?
300
The number of electoral votes a candidate needs to win a presidential election.
What is two hundred and seventy (270)?
400
In 1990, Antonia Novello became the first Latina appointed to this position.
What is U.S. Surgeon General?
400
The two parts that make up the U.S. Congress.
What is the Senate and the House of Representatives?
400
This candidate was the first Republican Governor to win re-election in Florida?
Who is Governor Jeb Bush?
400
If someone is wrongfully turned away, prohibited, or intimidated from voting, this incident can be reported to this agency.
What is local or state elections office?
400
This body of representatives comprised of citizens determine the final number of votes presidential candidates can acquire per state.
What is Electoral College?
500
The number of Latino/as currently serving in U.S. Congress?
What is thirty-eight (38)?
500
The number of voting U.S. House of Representatives?
What is four hundred thirty-five (435)?
500
This candidate is a former Texas Solicitor General and became U.S. Senator in 2012.
Who is Senator Ted Cruz?
500
If a voter is physically or visually impaired, does not read/write/or speak English, they can be assisted by anyone except an election worker, union rep, employer, or.
What is a running candidate?
500
If there is no candidate with majority of electoral votes, these two political bodies can vote for President and Vice President.
What is the U.S. Congress (House & Senate)?
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