Monday April 17

Being a Voter Questions                                                                                                           Pages 616-621

Directions: Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. 

1.     In what type of election do members of political parties nominate candidates?

2.     In what type of election would you vote for members of Congress and the next president?

3.     Who are some people that meet the age requirement, but might not be allowed to vote?

4.     What is it called when you sign up to be a voter?  In Oregon, can you do this on election day?

5.     Elections for Congress and the President occur on what day?

6.     What is the ballot called that you get if you are unable to get to your polling place?

7.     Which state had the first election by mail-in ballot in 2000?

8.     Read the “Focus On the Supreme Court” on page 620 and answer both of the “Understanding the Law” questions.

9.     In recent years about how many eligible citizens have voted in presidential elections?

10.  Do you see yourself voting in elections once you are old enough? Why or why not?