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Choose ALL That Apply: What are the basic prerequisites to vote in the U.S.?

Having a driver's license

Owning property

Being a U.S. citizen

Being at least 18 years old

21

18

17

16

Going to the polls

Receiving a voter ID card

Fulfilling jury duty

Registering to vote

Local election office

Non-profit organizations

Police departments

Your employer

Voting before other states

Voting before Election Day

Voting earlier than age 18

Voting before noon

Via email

By mail-in ballot

In person on Election Day

Through a phone app

Low income status

Conviction of a felony

On active duty military service

Non-white ethnicity

In the United States, we hold elections for many public offices.

They make decisions for the whole country by making or changing laws that affect everyone in the United States.

Every state has its own laws about registering, and it's important to learn your state's rules before voting.

A group of people called election officials then count everyone's votes.

In order to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old.

In most states, you must also register to vote.

You may also mail in your vote; this is called an absentee ballot.

Everyone has one vote and can only cast one ballot.

Choose ALL That Apply: What are the basic prerequisites to vote in the U.S.?

Having a driver's license

Owning property

Being a U.S. citizen

Being at least 18 years old

Choose One: What is the minimum age to vote in U.S. federal elections?

21

18

17

16

Choose One: What is the first step in the voting process?

Going to the polls

Receiving a voter ID card

Fulfilling jury duty

Registering to vote

Choose ALL That Apply: Which two groups can assist you in voter registration process?

Local election office

Non-profit organizations

Police departments

Your employer

Choose One: What does 'early voting' mean within the United States?

Voting before other states

Voting before Election Day

Voting earlier than age 18

Voting before noon

Choose ALL That Apply: What are two methods for casting a vote?

Via email

By mail-in ballot

In person on Election Day

Through a phone app

Choose One: What can prohibit someone from voting in the United States?

Low income status

Conviction of a felony

On active duty military service

Non-white ethnicity

Choose One: Select the sentence from the article that shows what members of Congress do.

In the United States, we hold elections for many public offices.

They make decisions for the whole country by making or changing laws that affect everyone in the United States.

Every state has its own laws about registering, and it's important to learn your state's rules before voting.

A group of people called election officials then count everyone's votes.

Choose One: Which sentence from the article supports the conclusion that each person's vote is as important as any other person's vote?

In order to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old.

In most states, you must also register to vote.

You may also mail in your vote; this is called an absentee ballot.

Everyone has one vote and can only cast one ballot.