Voting Patterns
A Republican is more likely to vote for which political party?
Republican Party... duh
A tax you'd have to pay in order to vote
Poll Tax
What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?
To Create Laws
Who is the congressman for Indiana's 1st Congressional District (Northwest Indiana).
This is OUR congressman
Frank Mrvan
True or False: Voter turnout is its highest in off year elections
False
A protestant man is more likely to vote for which political party?
Republican Party
A test you'd have to pass in order to vote to "determine your ability" to read and write.
Literacy Test
How many senators does Indiana have?
Two
What party currently has a majority in the House of Representatives?
The Republicans
Give a reason why someone might not vote.
*Answers may vary, up to Mr. Reynolds' discretion*
A jewish man is more likely to vote for which political party?
Democratic Party
The right to vote is known as what?
Suffrage OR franchisement
The number of Representatives allocated to each state is determined by what?
The State's Population
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives
BONUS: 100 points if you add the name of the person who currently has this role.
Speaker of the House
Someone who is a socialist is ________ (left wing/right wing)
Left Wing
A black woman is more likely to vote for which political party?
Democratic Party
All of the people able and qualified to vote are known as the ___________
Electorate
residents of an electoral district represented by an elected official are known as ____________
Constituents
Who is the President of the Senate?
*Give me both the title and the name of the person currently in this role*
Vice President JD Vance
Someone who is a conservative is ________ (left wing/right wing)
Right Wing
Rural voters are more likely to vote for which political party?
Republican Party
The amendment which gave former slaves the ability to vote.
15th Amendment
Who are the senators for Indiana?
Jim Banks & Todd Young
Describe the process by which a bill becomes a law.
* Up to Mr. Reynolds' discretion to whether or not the answer is correct! Needs a minimum of 3 steps*
BONUS: Additional 100 points if you are able to accurately describe 5 steps.
1. Introduced in either house of congress and voted on.
2. Given to the other House of congress for approval.
3. Signed or Vetod by the President
Describe one reason you should vote
*Answers may vary, up to Mr. Reynolds' discretion*