Question

Match the terms with their definition.

1. was introduced in the United States in 1888
2. used to elect the President, Vice-President, and members of Congress
3. chosen by the election board
4. national, state, and local elections come on the same day
5. the submitting of a proposed public measure for voting by the general public


A. Election officers
B. Referendum
C. The Australian Ballot
D. Short ballot
E. A Criticism of elections

Answer 1

- The Australian Ballot - was introduced in the United States in 1888

- Short ballot - used to elect the President, Vice-President, and members of Congress

- Election officers - chosen by the election board

- Criticism of elections - national, state, and local elections come on the same day

- Referendum - the submitting of a proposed public measure for voting by the general public

Answer 2

- C. The Australian Ballot 1. was introduced in the United States in 1888 - D. Short ballot 2. used to elect the President, Vice-President, and members of Congress - A. Election officers 3. chosen by the election board - E. A Criticism of elections 4. national, state, and local elections come on the same day - B. Referendum 5. the submitting of a proposed public measure for voting by the general public