Electoral Laws and Regulations

This quiz will test your knowledge of electoral laws and regulations.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. 16
  2. 18
  3. 21
  4. 25
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. 13th
  2. 14th
  3. 15th
  4. 24th
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. 270
  2. 365
  3. 435
  4. 538
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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