Question

started: dec 10 at 10:10am
quiz instructions
read the article about voting and answer the questions using information from the article.
*the quiz can be submitted twice & the higher score will be used in powerschool.
*once access to the quiz is closed, no submission will result in a zero in powerschool.

question 1
1 pts
which sentence is the main idea of the entire passage?
○ today, voting is the most important way american citizens participate in politics.
○ have you ever called one of your friends or classmates and \idiot?\
○ even though you cannot vote yet, you can learn about important issues.
○ the people working at your polling place will give you a ballot.

question 2
1 pts
the passage states that people usually choose which candidate to vote for based upon the candidates ____________.
○ appearance/looks
○ job/career
○ beliefs
○ income level

Explanation:

Question 1

To find the main idea, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: "Today, voting is the most important way American citizens participate in politics." relates to the overall topic of voting and its importance in political participation, which is likely the main idea of a passage about voting.
• Option 2: Asking about calling someone an "idiot" is irrelevant to a passage about voting.
• Option 3: Focuses on learning about issues when not voting, which is a sub - idea, not the main idea of the entire passage.
• Option 4: Describes a detail about getting a ballot at a polling place, not the main idea.

When choosing a candidate to vote for, people typically base their decision on the candidate's beliefs (their stances on issues, values, etc.).

• Appearance/looks is not a typical or rational basis for voting.
• Job/career is not the main factor for most voters when choosing a candidate.
• Income level of the candidate is not a relevant factor for voters in deciding who to vote for.

Answer:

A. Today, voting is the most important way American citizens participate in politics.

Question 2