Comprehension Questions
- What is the method by which groups make decisions about government called?
- What is an organization or group which tries to get its candidates elected to public office called?
- What is a person who is trying to get elected called?
- Name the two major political parties and their symbols.
- People who are not associated with any political party call themselves what?
- Offices in which political parties are not involved are called what?
- What is a voting district called?
- North Dakota is the only state that does not require voters to do what?
- What are places to vote called?
- What is a paper for marking votes called?
- A ballot marked privately is called what?
- A person may vote at home using what kind of ballot?
Critical Thinking Questions
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Explain why it is better to have two political parties rather than just one.
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Why is it good that court judges are nonpartisan candidates?
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What would you tell someone who says, “I’m not going to vote because my vote doesn’t make any difference”?
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Amendment 26 to the U.S. Constitution gives people the right to vote when they reach age 18. Do you think that is a good age to begin voting, or should the voting age be lower? or higher? Explain.