Voting Info
What age do you have to be to vote?
18
Name the two major political parties in the U.S.
Democratic Party and Republican Party
What is voter suppression?
Any action or law that deliberately prevents or discourages certain groups from voting
What is a general election?
An election where voters choose among candidates from all parties to fill a public office
Who are the current front-running candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties?
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Do you have to be affiliated with a political party to vote (T/F)?
NO
What animals represent the Republican and Democratic parties?
An Elephant and a Donkey
What amendment gave women the right to vote in the U.S.?
19th Amendment
What is a special election?
An election held to fill a vacancy or for an issue that cannot wait until the next general election
FALSE
What does absentee voting mean?
Voting by mail or in advance because the voter cannot be present at their polling station
What is a third-party candidate?
A candidate who represents a political party other than the two major ones
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th Amendment
What are midterm elections?
Elections held halfway through a president’s term to elect members of Congress and other officials
Name the 2 Senators from Massachusetts:
Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey
How often are general elections for U.S. presidential races held?
Every 4 years
What does "bipartisan" mean?
Cooperation or agreement between two opposing political parties
Who was the Voting Rights Act of 1965 designed to protect?
African Americans and other racial minorities
What is a recall election?
A process where voters can remove an elected official from office before their term ends
What is Kamal Harris' middle name?
Devi
What is the difference between a primary and a general election?
A primary election determines party nominees, while a general election determines the winner of the office.
When was the Democratic party founded? (It is also the oldest active voter-based political party in the world.)
1828
What specific requirement can prevent some people from voting if they don’t have it, especially in certain states?
A government-issued photo ID
What is a referendum?
A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal or issue
Finish the phrase: "You think you..."
"just fell out of a coconut tree?"