Elections & Voter Registration Flashcards
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A registered voter moves to a new address within the same municipality two weeks before an election. What is the best course of action for the voter?
Answer: The voter should update their registration and, depending on state law, may vote at the new or old polling place
Most states allow voters who have moved within the jurisdiction to update their registration and vote, either at their old or new polling location depending on state law.
What is the purpose of a 'poll book' (or pollbook) used at a polling place?
Answer: A list of registered voters assigned to that precinct used to verify eligibility at check-in
A poll book is the official list of registered voters for a precinct; election workers use it to verify voter identity and eligibility at check-in.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what must a municipality ensure regarding polling places?
Answer: That polling places are physically accessible to voters with disabilities, including entrances, voting booths, and pathways
The ADA requires that all aspects of the polling place—including entrances, voting areas, and pathways—be accessible to voters with physical disabilities.
What is the role of a 'poll watcher' during a municipal election?
Answer: An authorized representative of a candidate or party who observes the voting process without interfering
Poll watchers are credentialed observers appointed by candidates, parties, or campaigns who may observe but not interfere with election administration.
A municipality is required under the Voting Rights Act to provide bilingual election materials. What threshold typically triggers this requirement?
Answer: When at least 5% or 10,000 citizens of voting age are members of a single language minority group
Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act requires bilingual materials when at least 5% or 10,000 voting-age citizens belong to a single language minority group with limited English proficiency.
What is a 'recall election' in the context of municipal government?
Answer: A vote by registered voters to remove an elected official from office before their term expires
A recall election allows registered voters to vote to remove an elected official from office prior to the end of their term, subject to state law requirements.
Which of the following best describes the 'chain of custody' requirement in election administration?
Answer: The documented, unbroken accountability for ballots and election materials from printing through certification
Chain of custody requires that ballots and election materials be continuously tracked and secured with documented handoffs from production through final certification to prevent tampering.