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part a - multiple choice (knowledge check)

1. which amendment granted women the right to vote in the united states?

a) 13th amendment
b) 15th amendment
c) 19th amendment
d) 26th amendment

1. which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

a) 15th amendment
b) 19th amendment
c) 24th amendment
d) 26th amendment

1. which of the following is the main purpose of campaign finance laws?

a) to limit how often candidates can run for office
b) to regulate the raising and spending of money in elections
c) to prevent political parties from forming
d) to ban interest groups

1. what is one role of political parties in the election process?

a) enforcing campaign finance laws
b) nominating candidates for public office
c) appointing supreme court justices
d) funding government programs

Explanation:

1. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote. The 13th abolished slavery, the 15th prohibited race - based voting restrictions, and the 26th lowered the voting age.
2. The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18. The 15th is about race - based voting, the 19th is about women's suffrage, and the 24th abolished poll taxes.
3. Campaign finance laws regulate the raising and spending of money in elections. They don't limit candidate runs, prevent party formation, or ban interest groups.
4. Political parties nominate candidates for public office. Enforcing laws is a government role, appointing justices is the president's (with Senate approval), and funding programs is the government's fiscal role.

Answer:

1. C. 19th Amendment
2. D. 26th Amendment
3. B. To regulate the raising and spending of money in elections
4. B. Nominating candidates for public office