Power to the People: Elections and Voting Quiz

Question 1

Which amendment granted women the right to vote, a victory championed by suffragists like Alice Paul?

A 14th Amendment

B 19th Amendment

C 15th Amendment

D 26th Amendment

Question 2

This political figure serves as the head of the executive branch and is elected via the Electoral College.

A The Vice President

B The Speaker of the House

C The President

D The Chief Justice

Question 3

Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, impacting young voters during the Vietnam War era?

A 22nd Amendment

B 26th Amendment

C 24th Amendment

D 21st Amendment

Question 4

This group of people officially casts the votes for President and Vice President.

A The Senate

B The Electoral College

C The House of Representatives

D The Supreme Court

Question 5

Which major political party was founded by figures like Abraham Lincoln to oppose the expansion of slavery?

A Democratic Party

B Republican Party

C Whig Party

D Federalist Party

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