US Politics Elections And Voting Test 1

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Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Elections And Voting) High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) USA US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Civics (USCIS)

What is this test? for US Government & Civics practice (Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Elections And Voting)), USA — High School & Adult (US Government & Civics, USA) level, USA.
For High School, University and adult learners preparing for civics/citizenship in the USA
Section: Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Elections And Voting) · Education: High School & Adult · Part: Politics & Civics — Test 1 (Elections And Voting) · Country: USA

Civics knowledge is crucial for knowing individual rights and responsibilities and understanding government structure.

This test is designed to assess your knowledge of constitutional law and essential civics.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

Which term means "redrawing district lines"?

A) redistricting

B) the Electoral College

C) popular vote

D) a primary

Question 2

What is a recall?

A) Calling back troops

B) Removing official early

C) Repealing taxes

D) Recounting votes

Question 3

What is an initiative?

A) veto

B) executive order

C) citizens proposing laws

D) court ruling

Question 4

Which term means "Register at DMV"?

A) the Electoral College

B) popular vote

C) a primary

D) the motor voter law

Question 5

What is lobbying?

A) persuading lawmakers

B) voting

C) bribing legally

D) petition only

Question 6

What is a poll tax?

A) Election fine

B) Fee to vote

C) Campaign gift

D) Ballot cost

Question 7

What best defines voter turnout?

A) population

B) registration fee

C) share of eligible who vote

D) poll hours

Question 8

How often are presidential elections?

A) every 8 years

B) every 2 years

C) every 6 years

D) every 4 years

Question 9

What is a caucus?

A) party meeting choosing candidates

B) census

C) parade

D) court trial

Question 10

Which of the following best defines popular vote?

A) electoral votes

B) votes by citizens directly

C) poll tax

D) caucus

Question 11

When exactly did women win the vote?

A) 1870

B) 1965

C) 1920

D) 1776

Question 12

What best defines voter registration?

A) draft card

B) tax form

C) license

D) signing up to vote

Question 13

Which of the following best defines a ballot?

A) Vote paper or screen

B) Court order

C) Tax form

D) License

Question 14

Provide the definition of packing in maps:

A) Stuffing ballots

B) Cramming opponents together

C) Closing polls

D) Moving voters out

Question 15

What is the motor voter law?

A) Vote by car

B) Drive to polls

C) Register at DMV

D) License to vote

Question 16

What best defines the Electoral College?

A) a court

B) a school

C) a bank

D) body electing the President

Question 17

What best defines disenfranchisement?

A) Losing vote rights

B) Gaining seats

C) Paying fines

D) Moving districts

Question 18

What best defines the motor voter law?

A) Vote by car

B) Register at DMV

C) Drive to polls

D) License to vote

Question 19

Which term means "signing up to vote"?

A) the Electoral College

B) popular vote

C) voter registration

D) a primary

Question 20

Give the number of electoral votes win:

A) 538

B) 269

C) 300

D) 270

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