Politics & Government

Fundamentals of Voting and Elections

Test your basic knowledge of how votes are cast, counted, and organized.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
In a standard 'first-past-the-post' election, who wins?
Question 1
2
In a U.S. presidential primary, what does a 'caucus' typically refer to?
Question 2
3
Which voting method asks voters to list candidates in order of preference?
Question 3
4
What did the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantee?
Question 4
5
What is a political campaign?
Question 5
6
What does 'ballot secrecy' protect?
Question 6
7
What term describes a ballot that is completed and returned by mail before an election?
Question 7
8
In the United States, which federal office has a term length of four years?
Question 8
9
Which statement is true about a 'general election' in the U.S.?
Question 9