Types of Elections
Which state has two primary elections
California
What is the most common way to vote
In-person
Who should vote in elections
Everyone
How do you register to vote online
Who was eligible to vote as early as the 1700s
White, landowning men over 21
When are the general elections
Nov. 4th, every 4 years
What is the least common way to vote
Curbside
Has the gap in voter turnout of 18-29 year olds increased or decreased since 2020
Increased
Where do you register to vote in-person
Michigan Secretary of State
What did the 15th Amendment declare
The right to vote could not be denied based on race
Who do we elect in General Elections
President and Governor
Who decides the minimum wage
City and state governments
What source should you avoid when looking for information about candidates
Who gained voting eligibility in the 1900s? (Hint: 3 answers)
Women, Native Americans, People 18-20 years old
In what election do we elect a judge
Nonpartisan
What must you do after filling out an absentee ballot
Sign the ballot
What percentage of registered voters in Wayne County voted in the 2024 election
59%
How many days before an election do you have to be registered to vote
15
What effect did poll taxes and literacy tests have on minorities and disadvantaged communities
What is democracy
A system of government where power belongs to the people
When does early voting begin
The second Saturday prior to Election Day
What percentage of registered voters in Wayne County voted for a presidential candidate in the 2024 election
70%
What kind of information does Vote411 provide (Hint: 3 answers)
Candidate qualifications, education, policy answers
How can you empower your community to vote
Talk with friends and family about the importance, remind others of deadlines, stay informed and encourage others to do the same