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The Role of Celebrities in Get-Out-the-Vote Efforts

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the role of celebrities in get-out-the-vote efforts.
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Which celebrity is credited with helping to increase voter turnout among young people in the 2008 presidential election?

  1. Oprah Winfrey

  2. Beyonce

  3. Jay-Z

  4. Will Smith


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oprah Winfrey's endorsement of Barack Obama is widely credited with helping to increase voter turnout among young people in the 2008 presidential election.

What is the name of the organization founded by George Clooney and Brad Pitt to encourage voter participation?

  1. Vote for Change

  2. Rock the Vote

  3. HeadCount

  4. Power to the Polls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vote for Change was founded by George Clooney and Brad Pitt in 2004 to encourage voter participation.

Which celebrity has been a vocal advocate for voting rights and has spoken out against voter suppression?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Selena Gomez

  4. Demi Lovato


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taylor Swift has been a vocal advocate for voting rights and has spoken out against voter suppression. In 2020, she encouraged her fans to vote in the presidential election and spoke out against voter suppression efforts.

What is the name of the initiative launched by Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama to encourage young people to register to vote?

  1. When We All Vote

  2. Rock the Vote

  3. HeadCount

  4. Power to the Polls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When We All Vote was launched by Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama in 2018 to encourage young people to register to vote.

Which celebrity has been criticized for their involvement in get-out-the-vote efforts, with some arguing that they are using their platform to promote their own political views?

  1. Kanye West

  2. Kim Kardashian

  3. Kylie Jenner

  4. Kendall Jenner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanye West has been criticized for his involvement in get-out-the-vote efforts, with some arguing that he is using his platform to promote his own political views.

What is the name of the organization founded by Leonardo DiCaprio to raise awareness about climate change and encourage people to vote for candidates who support environmental protection?

  1. Vote for Change

  2. Rock the Vote

  3. HeadCount

  4. Power to the Polls


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Power to the Polls was founded by Leonardo DiCaprio to raise awareness about climate change and encourage people to vote for candidates who support environmental protection.

Which celebrity has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among Native Americans?

  1. Shakira

  2. Jennifer Lopez

  3. Salma Hayek

  4. Zoe Saldana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shakira has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among Native Americans.

What is the name of the organization founded by Kerry Washington and Shonda Rhimes to encourage women to vote?

  1. Vote for Change

  2. Rock the Vote

  3. HeadCount

  4. Power to the Polls


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

HeadCount was founded by Kerry Washington and Shonda Rhimes to encourage women to vote.

Which celebrity has been criticized for their involvement in get-out-the-vote efforts, with some arguing that they are not informed enough about the issues to be endorsing candidates?

  1. Justin Bieber

  2. Miley Cyrus

  3. Selena Gomez

  4. Demi Lovato


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Justin Bieber has been criticized for his involvement in get-out-the-vote efforts, with some arguing that he is not informed enough about the issues to be endorsing candidates.

What is the name of the organization founded by Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. to encourage people to vote for candidates who support gun control?

  1. Vote for Change

  2. Rock the Vote

  3. HeadCount

  4. Power to the Polls


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rock the Vote was founded by Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. to encourage people to vote for candidates who support gun control.

Which celebrity has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among Asian Americans?

  1. Lucy Liu

  2. Sandra Oh

  3. Michelle Yeoh

  4. Awkwafina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lucy Liu has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among Asian Americans.

What is the name of the organization founded by Eva Longoria and America Ferrera to encourage Latinas to vote?

  1. Vote for Change

  2. Rock the Vote

  3. HeadCount

  4. Power to the Polls


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Power to the Polls was founded by Eva Longoria and America Ferrera to encourage Latinas to vote.

Which celebrity has been criticized for their involvement in get-out-the-vote efforts, with some arguing that they are using their platform to promote their own business interests?

  1. Donald Trump

  2. Kanye West

  3. Kim Kardashian

  4. Kylie Jenner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Donald Trump has been criticized for his involvement in get-out-the-vote efforts, with some arguing that he is using his platform to promote his own business interests.

What is the name of the organization founded by Leonardo DiCaprio to raise awareness about climate change and encourage people to vote for candidates who support environmental protection?

  1. Vote for Change

  2. Rock the Vote

  3. HeadCount

  4. Power to the Polls


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Power to the Polls was founded by Leonardo DiCaprio to raise awareness about climate change and encourage people to vote for candidates who support environmental protection.

Which celebrity has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among LGBTQ+ people?

  1. Ellen DeGeneres

  2. RuPaul

  3. Laverne Cox

  4. Billy Porter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ellen DeGeneres has been involved in efforts to encourage voter participation among LGBTQ+ people.

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