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7 Elections and Voting Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 7 Elections and Voting, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

In a district with three candidates, one candidate receives 42% of the vote while the other two receive 35% and 23%. Under a plurality rule, does the candidate with 42% win?

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

In the U.S. system, administer most elections and set many practical rules, while Congress may regulate or override rules for congressional elections.

Written response

1 point

What percentage of the citizen voting-age population voted in the 2024 presidential election, according to the cited Census Bureau report? Enter the value as a percentage.

Choose one

1 point

A state is deciding whether to use a primary limited to registered party members or one that permits broader participation. Which description correctly distinguishes these two primary systems?

A
A closed primary allows any voter to participate, while an open primary is limited to registered party members.
B
An open primary allows broader participation, while a closed primary is limited to registered party members.
C
Both types of primary are general elections in which voters choose among all candidates for office.
D
A closed primary lets Congress choose a party's candidate, while an open primary lets state officials do so.

Fill in the blank

1 point

The Fifteenth Amendment bars denying the vote on account of .

Written response

1 point

What is the term for drawing electoral district boundaries to advantage a particular party or group?

True or false

1 point

If no presidential candidate receives an electoral-vote majority, the House of Representatives chooses the president, with each state delegation casting one vote.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A district elects one representative using a winner-take-all plurality rule. Which outcome is possible?

A
The winner must receive more than half of all votes cast.
B
Each party receives a share of the seat proportional to its share of the vote.
C
The candidate with the most votes wins the seat, even if that candidate has less than half.
D
The seat goes to the candidate whose party has the most registered members.

Choose all

1 point

Select all statements supported by the rules described for voter registration and voting procedures.

A
In most states, eligible voters must register before voting.
B
All states use the same registration deadlines and options.
C
North Dakota is an exception to the usual requirement that eligible voters register before voting.
D
Early, absentee, and mail voting options can differ by state.

Choose all

1 point

Select all statements that correctly describe the federal campaign-finance rules outlined for direct candidate contributions and independent expenditures.

A
Contribution limits apply to contributions made directly to candidates.
B
Any group making an independent expenditure must coordinate that spending with the candidate.
C
An independent expenditure is made without coordination with a candidate or campaign.
D
Under federal rules, political committees that make only independent expenditures may accept unlimited contributions.

Choose one

1 point

A candidate wins the national popular vote but loses the Electoral College. Could the candidate's opponent still win the presidency under the system described?

A
No; the candidate with the most votes nationwide always receives the most electoral votes.
B
Yes; electoral votes are allocated by state, and most states award all of theirs to the statewide popular-vote winner.
C
No; each state divides its electoral votes equally among all presidential candidates.
D
Yes; but only if the candidate also receives a majority in the House of Representatives.

Open ended

1 point

A civics class is comparing participation across elections. Define voter turnout and explain at least two factors that can affect it. Include an important qualification about using these factors to predict an individual's behavior.

Choose one

1 point

Why does the principle of equal population in congressional districts matter for representation?

A
It guarantees that every district has the same number of registered voters.
B
It ensures each party wins an equal number of seats.
C
It helps ensure that votes have comparable weight across congressional districts.
D
It prevents states from changing district boundaries.

Choose one

1 point

A state allows voters to participate in a party's candidate-nominating contest even if they are not registered members of that party. Which kind of primary does this describe?

A
A closed primary
B
An open primary
C
A general election
D
A single-member district

Written response

1 point

Which constitutional amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

Written response

1 point

In what year was the Voting Rights Act enacted to prohibit voting practices that deny or abridge the right to vote on account of race or membership in a language-minority group?

True or false

1 point

True or false: Because states administer most U.S. elections, Congress has no authority to regulate rules for congressional elections.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

In a single-member district, three candidates receive 42%, 35%, and 23% of the votes. If the district uses the usual plurality rule, what happens?

A
The election must go to a runoff because no candidate received more than half the votes.
B
The candidate with 42% cannot win because a majority is required.
C
The candidate with 42% wins if that is more votes than any other candidate received.
D
The winner is determined by the candidates' party membership.

Choose one

1 point

A state redraws legislative district boundaries specifically to give one political party an advantage. What is this practice called?

A
Gerrymandering
B
Voter registration
C
Campaign targeting
D
An open primary

Choose one

1 point

A voter wants to know which federal legislative seats are generally on the ballot in an ordinary election cycle. Which description is accurate?

A
All House seats and all Senate seats are contested every two years.
B
House elections occur every two years, while roughly one-third of Senate seats are contested every two years.
C
House elections occur every six years, while Senate elections occur every two years.
D
House elections occur every two years, while no Senate seats are contested in those years.