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Almost Painless Guide to the U.S. Election Process - Homework

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 
The role of political parties is outlined in the Constitution.
 

 2. 
You can not vote or run for office if you were not born in the United States.
 

 3. 
Political parties select their candidates through the Primary Process.
 

 4. 
The President is elected by the Electoral College and not directly by popular vote.
 

 5. 
You must be at least 21 years old to vote.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 6. 
A citizen who is traveling on Election Day can still vote using:
a.
a recall vote.
c.
the phone.
b.
the initiative.
d.
an absentee ballot.
 

 7. 
Which gave African American men the right to vote (former slaves)
a.
the 15th amendment.
c.
20th amendment.
b.
the 19th amendment.
d.
26th amendment.
 

 8. 
Suffrage is the
a.
right to run for office.
c.
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b.
right to vote.
d.
right to remain silent.
 

Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
 

 9. 
Which of the following are true, if you want to run for President:
 a.
a naturalized citizen.
 c.
14 years as a resident.
 b.
35 years of age.
 d.
registered voter.
 

 10. 
Which of the following are true, if you want to be a Senator:
 a.
a native born citizen.
 c.
5 years as a resident.
 b.
30 years of age.
 d.
registered voter.
 



 
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