Electoral Laws and Regulations

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What is the minimum age to vote in the United States?

  1. 16

  2. 18

  3. 21

  4. 25


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum age to vote in the United States is 18 years old.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits poll taxes?

  1. 13th

  2. 14th

  3. 15th

  4. 24th


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits poll taxes.

What is the term limit for the President of the United States?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The President of the United States is limited to two terms in office.

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing federal election laws?

  1. Federal Election Commission

  2. Department of Justice

  3. Federal Bureau of Investigation

  4. Central Intelligence Agency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Election Commission is responsible for enforcing federal election laws.

What is the name of the law that requires candidates for federal office to disclose their campaign finances?

  1. Federal Election Campaign Act

  2. Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

  3. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

  4. Hatch Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federal Election Campaign Act requires candidates for federal office to disclose their campaign finances.

What is the purpose of the Electoral College?

  1. To elect the President of the United States

  2. To elect the Vice President of the United States

  3. To elect members of Congress

  4. To elect state and local officials


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Electoral College is a group of electors who are chosen by each state to elect the President of the United States.

How many electoral votes does each state have?

  1. The same number as its population

  2. The same number as its senators

  3. The same number as its representatives

  4. The same number as its senators and representatives combined


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Each state has the same number of electoral votes as its senators and representatives combined.

What is the minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency?

  1. 270

  2. 365

  3. 435

  4. 538


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency is 270.

What is the name of the law that prohibits gerrymandering?

  1. Voting Rights Act

  2. Fair Representation Act

  3. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  4. Help America Vote Act


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There is no federal law that prohibits gerrymandering.

What is the name of the law that requires states to provide early voting?

  1. Voting Rights Act

  2. Fair Representation Act

  3. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  4. Help America Vote Act


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Help America Vote Act requires states to provide early voting.

What is the name of the law that requires states to provide same-day voter registration?

  1. Voting Rights Act

  2. Fair Representation Act

  3. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  4. Help America Vote Act


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The National Voter Registration Act requires states to provide same-day voter registration.

What is the name of the law that requires states to provide provisional ballots?

  1. Voting Rights Act

  2. Fair Representation Act

  3. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  4. Help America Vote Act


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Help America Vote Act requires states to provide provisional ballots.

What is the name of the law that prohibits voter intimidation?

  1. Voting Rights Act

  2. Fair Representation Act

  3. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  4. Help America Vote Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Voting Rights Act prohibits voter intimidation.

What is the name of the law that prohibits discrimination in voting?

  1. Voting Rights Act

  2. Fair Representation Act

  3. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  4. Help America Vote Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Voting Rights Act prohibits discrimination in voting.

What is the name of the law that requires states to provide accessible voting for people with disabilities?

  1. Voting Rights Act

  2. Fair Representation Act

  3. National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  4. Help America Vote Act


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Help America Vote Act requires states to provide accessible voting for people with disabilities.

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