1. In the early years of the United States, which group of people was mainly allowed to vote?
- A. All men and women
- B. Only men who owned property
- C. Every citizen over the age of 21
- D. Only leaders in the government
2. Besides women, which other major group is mentioned as having held meetings and marches to gain voting rights?
- A. Soldiers
- B. African Americans
- C. Recent immigrants
- D. Wealthy business owners
3. What was the main belief of people who worked to change the voting rules?
- A. They wanted to make elections more expensive.
- B. They believed every citizen should have a voice in the government.
- C. They thought only the wealthiest people should be leaders.
- D. They wanted to end voting completely.
4. What actions did groups like women and African Americans take to gain the right to vote?
- A. They wrote secret letters to each other.
- B. They held public meetings and organized marches.
- C. They refused to work on farms and in factories.
- D. They asked the king of another country for help.
5. According to today's laws in the United States, how old must a citizen be to have the right to vote?
- A. 16 years old
- B. 21 years old
- C. 18 years old
- D. 25 years old
6. If citizens are worried about cars driving too fast in their neighborhood, what is a good way to share this concern with city leaders?
- A. Go to a public meeting
- B. Write a story for school
- C. Vote for the president
- D. Read a newspaper
7. Which of the following is an example of a citizen helping a political candidate?
- A. Putting a candidate's sign in your yard
- B. Watching the news about the election on TV
- C. Learning about the different branches of government
- D. Registering to vote for the first time
8. Besides voting in an election, what is another way citizens can make their voices heard in their community?
- A. Speaking at a town meeting
- B. Reading a book about history
- C. Learning about the Constitution
- D. Visiting a national monument
9. If a group of people organizes a march to ask for a new park, what would make it a 'peaceful' demonstration?
- A. They do not hurt anyone or damage property
- B. The march only happens late at night
- C. Only a small number of people show up
- D. The city leaders agree with them right away
10. What is the main purpose of a peaceful demonstration, such as a march?
- A. To choose a new leader for the government
- B. To listen to leaders make final decisions
- C. To show leaders that a large group of people cares about an issue
- D. To create new laws directly in the street