Voter Registration and Eligibility

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In the United States, what is the minimum age requirement to register to vote?

  1. 16 years old

  2. 18 years old

  3. 21 years old

  4. 25 years old


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the minimum voting age is 18 years old.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for voter registration in most states?

  1. Proof of citizenship

  2. Proof of residency

  3. A photo ID

  4. A Social Security number


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While some states may require a Social Security number for voter registration, it is not a universal requirement.

In some states, felons are allowed to vote after they have completed their sentence. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In some states, felons are allowed to vote after they have completed their sentence and any probation or parole requirements.

What is the process of removing a voter from the voter rolls called?

  1. Voter purging

  2. Voter suppression

  3. Voter disenfranchisement

  4. Voter intimidation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Voter purging is the process of removing a voter from the voter rolls, often due to inactivity or changes in residency.

Which of the following is an example of voter suppression?

  1. Making it difficult for people to register to vote

  2. Gerrymandering

  3. Intimidating voters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Voter suppression can take many forms, including making it difficult for people to register to vote, gerrymandering, and intimidating voters.

What is the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 also known as?

  1. The Motor Voter Law

  2. The Help America Vote Act

  3. The Voting Rights Act

  4. The Fair and Equal Voting Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 is also known as the Motor Voter Law because it requires states to offer voter registration at motor vehicle agencies.

Which of the following is NOT a method of voter registration?

  1. Online registration

  2. Mail-in registration

  3. In-person registration

  4. Text message registration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Text message registration is not a method of voter registration.

What is the deadline to register to vote in most states?

  1. 30 days before the election

  2. 15 days before the election

  3. 7 days before the election

  4. On Election Day


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In most states, the deadline to register to vote is 30 days before the election.

Which of the following is NOT a type of provisional ballot?

  1. Emergency provisional ballot

  2. Overseas provisional ballot

  3. Military provisional ballot

  4. Student provisional ballot


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Student provisional ballot is not a type of provisional ballot.

What is the purpose of a provisional ballot?

  1. To allow voters to vote if they are not registered

  2. To allow voters to vote if they are not eligible to vote

  3. To allow voters to vote if they have already voted

  4. To allow voters to vote if they make a mistake on their ballot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A provisional ballot allows voters to vote if they are not registered or if their eligibility is in question.

Which of the following is NOT a type of voter fraud?

  1. Impersonation

  2. Double voting

  3. Ballot stuffing

  4. Gerrymandering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gerrymandering is not a type of voter fraud.

What is the penalty for voter fraud?

  1. A fine

  2. Imprisonment

  3. Both a fine and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The penalty for voter fraud can include both a fine and imprisonment.

Which of the following is NOT a way to protect the integrity of elections?

  1. Voter ID laws

  2. Provisional ballots

  3. Early voting

  4. Same-day registration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Same-day registration is not a way to protect the integrity of elections.

What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

  1. A law that prohibits racial discrimination in voting

  2. A law that requires states to offer voter registration at motor vehicle agencies

  3. A law that allows felons to vote after they have completed their sentence

  4. A law that creates a national voter ID database


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark law that prohibits racial discrimination in voting.

Which of the following is NOT a protected class under the Voting Rights Act?

  1. African Americans

  2. Hispanics

  3. Native Americans

  4. Women


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Women are not a protected class under the Voting Rights Act.

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