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Midlo Middle Civics
page 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an absentee ballot | vote by mail instead of in person on election day |
| 3 qualifications to vote in Virginia | -be a citizen -be a resident of Virginia -be at least 18 by election day |
| 3 ways to register to vote in Virginia | -in person -mail-in application -online |
| Is a more educated person or a less educated person more likely to vote? | more educated |
| Is a wealthy person or a poorer person more likely to vote? | wealthier |
| Is an older person or a young person more likely to vote? | older |
| What are 2 reasons why people fail to vote? | -lack of interest -failure to register |
| Do more people vote in presidential elections or state and local elections | Presidential |
| What type of elections make a bigger impact on your daily life? | state and local elections |
| What does the 15th amendment say about voting? | All races can vote |
| What does the 19th amendment say about voting? | Women can vote |
| What does the 23rd amendment say about voting? | people in Washington DC can vote |
| What does the 24th amendment say about voting? | banned poll taxes |
| What does the 26th amendment say about voting? | 18 year old citizens can vote |
| What does voter apathy mean? | lack of interest causing someone not to vote |
| What is the Voter Rights Act of 1965 say? | no voter discrimination by intimidation or literacy tests |
| Why is voting important? | Our govt is elected by its citizens and that effects every aspect of our lives. It is important right in our society. Citizens can make their voices heard. |
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