Voting History
What activist helped lead the charge to pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
A. Malcolm X
B. Angela Davis
C. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
C. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is the current Governor of Texas?
Greg Abbott
What is the 1st step when registering to vote?
Check your eligibility.
What is the minimum age requirement to vote?
18 years old
When is the last day to vote in the general election this year?
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
True or False: There were poll taxes and literacy tests for ALL American citizens.
False
What is term associated with "providing each branch of government an opportunity to check other branches and prevent any branch from becoming too powerful."
Checks and Balances
True or False: Can you register online?
True
True or False: You have to meets your state's residency requirement.
True
True or False: You can vote from your car?
True, Curbside Voting is allowed if a voter is physically unable to enter the polling place.
What amendment theoretically granted female citizens the right to Vote?
A. 13th
B. 15th
C. 19th
B. The 19th amendment
What are the two houses of the legislative branch?
A. Republicans and Democrats
B. The House of Lords and the House of Commons
C. The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate
D. The U.S. Legislative house and U.S. Executive house
C. The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate
Where do you go to Register in-person?
Your county's Voter Registrar's office
Bonus: Where can yo go at this very moment to get registered?
True or False: Can Incarcerated Felons Vote?
No
When does early voting start and end in Texas?
Monday, October 21, 2024 -
Friday, November 1, 2024
Which act fully recognized the right of Black Americans to vote & acknowledge that discrimination against them was unconstitutional?
A. The Civil Rights Act of 1968
B. The Civil Rights Act of 1964
C. The Voting Rights Act of 1965
C. The Voting Rights Act of 1965
What does the Judicial branch of government do?
A. Enforce laws
B. Interpret laws
C. Legislate Laws
D. All of the Above
E. None of the Above
B. Interpret laws
Where do you go to pick up your "By Mail" application?
A. Voter Registrar's Office
B. Public Library
C. Government Offices
D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
True or False: Can permanent legal residents vote?
False; Non-citizens, including legal permanent residents are not eligible to vote.
True or False: One way to vote is online, when given the link from the Registrar's Office.
False.
What year was the Bill of Rights ratified to allow all male citizens the right vote?
A. 1870
What branch of government has the obligation to implement and enforce the law?
The Executive Branch
Scenario: I filled out my registration and submitted my application today. I am so excited to vote on Election Day tomorrow!
Find the problem in this scenario.
Did not check if you received confirmation and registration status.
Scenario: My dad is a Felon who has been out of prison for 15 years, and is still completing his court-ordered parole. Is he eligible to vote?
No, not yet
Bonus: Why not?
Which is not an eligibility criteria for voting by mail in Texas?
A. 65 years of age or older on Election Day
B. Veteran of war
C. Expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day
D. Absent from the county of registration during the Early Voting period and on Election Day
E. Confined in jail, but otherwise eligible
B. Veteran of war