CMO Elections & Voter Registration 2

Question 1

Under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), which of the following is a required voter registration opportunity?

Accepted Answer

When applying for a driver's license

Answer

The NVRA (Motor Voter Act) requires states to offer voter registration when citizens apply for or renew a driver's license.

Question 2

A municipal clerk receives a voter registration application 28 days before a general election. The state deadline is 30 days. What is the proper action?

Accepted Answer

Reject the application as untimely and notify the applicant

Answer

An application received after the state's registration deadline cannot be processed for that election; the clerk must reject it and notify the applicant.

Question 3

Which federal law prohibits requiring a literacy test as a condition of voter registration?

Accepted Answer

The Voting Rights Act of 1965

Answer

Section 10 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 suspended literacy tests, which were later permanently banned by the 1970 amendment.

Question 4

A municipality is required to conduct a special election to fill a vacant council seat. Who typically sets the date for such an election?

Accepted Answer

The remaining council members by ordinance or resolution

Answer

In most states, the governing body (remaining council members) sets the special election date by ordinance or resolution within statutory timeframes.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'canvass' following an election?

Accepted Answer

Officially counting and certifying all ballots cast in the election

Answer

An election canvass is the official process of examining, counting, and certifying all ballots to produce the final certified vote tally.

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CMO Elections & Voter Registration 2