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An ALIEN is correctly defined as
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A. a supernatural being.
B. a foreigner.
C. one who does not speak English.
D. someone who goes by more than one name. -
The duties of the BOARD OF ELECTIONS involve all of the following EXCEPT:
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A. registering voters
B. printing ballots
C. counting votes
D. endorsing candidates -
An ELIGIBLE VOTER is one who
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A. has legible handwriting.
B. has never voted.
C. has registered.
D. is not illiterate. -
Sonia's grandmother, born in Russia, is not eligible to vote if she
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A. is too old.
B. is unable to write her name.
C. is not a property owner.
D. has never been naturalized. -
Workers at the voting booth are not allowed to
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A. ask for a voter's name or address.
B. help anyone mark a ballot.
C. speak in favor of a candidate.
D. hand the ballot to the voter. -
Only one of the following statements is true.
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A. Literacy is the study of literature.
B. Literacy tests are still required in some states as a condition for voting.
C. A literacy ordinance forbids littering around the polling place.
D. Literacy is the ability to read and write. -
The POLL TAX
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A. is what one pays to join a political party.
B. is deductible from the federal income tax.
C. ended with the Civil War.
D. was abolished by an amendment to the Constitution. -
One reason for voter REGISTRATION is to
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A. assist political parties.
B. prevent voters from voting twice in the same election.
C. identify tax evaders.
D. catch illegal immigrants. -
Which of the following is the correct description of SUFFRAGE?
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A. the right to vote.
B. women's right to vote.
C. the pain of childbirth.
D. pain of any kind. -
REGISTRATION is
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A. required of everyone on leaving the polling place.
B. a requirement for first time voters.
C. another word for legislation.
D. done every ten years. -
VOTING is all of the following EXCEPT
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A. a responsibility.
B. an effort which will make little or no difference.
C. an example of good citizenship.
D. a very important right.
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Vocabulary Drill
I. Voting
#15. Know that voting is both a privilege and a responsibility of U.S.
citizenship.
Ohio Department of Education - High School Proficiency Testing Fact Sheets
In the United States our national, state and local laws are made and national, state and local governments are run by people elected by the citizens who vote. Since all citizens are often materially affected by laws passed and actions taken by these elected officials, it is very important that those eligible to vote exercise their right to choose these officials. The following questions relate to the privilege and responsibility of voting.
In answering these questions refer to Section I of The Little Book and the Related Words list. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
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