Election Commissioner-in-Charge Test

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1. According to law, who shall be allowed to go to the front of the line to cast a ballot at the polls? 1. According to law, who shall be allowed to go to the front of the line to cast a ballot at the polls? A voter who is visibly handicapped. A voter who is late for work. A voter who is accompanied by a child.

2. For what elected offices are voters allowed to cast a provisional ballot? 2. For what elected offices are voters allowed to cast a provisional ballot? Governor and other statewide offices. Louisiana State Senators and State Representatives. Federal offices (U .S . President, U.S. Senator. U.S. Representative, or Presidenti al Preference Primary).

3. No political activity related to items on the ballot is allowed between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on election day within: 3. No political activity related to items on the ballot is allowed between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on election day within: 300 feet of the entrance to any polling place. 600 feet of the entrance to any polling place, except on private property, and inside the polling place. On private property

4. If there is a problem with a voting machine, the commissioners shall: 4. If there is a problem with a voting machine, the commissioners shall: Try to repair the voting machine. Contact the parish custodian (Clerk of Court). No longer use the voting machine.

5. If a commissioner-in-charge fails to appear at the polling place before the opening of the polls on election day, the commissioners in attendance shall immediately: 5. If a commissioner-in-charge fails to appear at the polling place before the opening of the polls on election day, the commissioners in attendance shall immediately: Notify the Parish Board of Election Supervisors. Select a commissioner-in-charge from the watchers present. Notify the parish custodian (Clerk of Court) for a replacement commissioner-in-charge to be sent.

6. Which answer does NOT apply in determining whether to allow a voter to receive assistance in voting? 6. Which answer does NOT apply in determining whether to allow a voter to receive assistance in voting? Allow a voter to receive assistance if he tells you he needs assistance. Allow a voter to receive assistance if the precinct register so indicates. Allow a voter to receive assistance if he presents proof of disability by presenting a physician 's certificate, a mobility impaired card , or letter of di sability from Social Security Adm., Veteran's or LA Rehabilitation, paratran it services, or Office for Citizens with Dev. Disabilities.

7. A person marked on the precinct register as "voted absentee"': 7. A person marked on the precinct register as "voted absentee"': Must vote in person if he is within the parish on election day. Shall not vote in person at the polls on election day. Can vote in person if he desires to do so, and his absentee ballot wi ll not be counted.

8. The name of every person who votes at the polling place shall be entered on the poll lists, kept separate from the precinct register: 8. The name of every person who votes at the polling place shall be entered on the poll lists, kept separate from the precinct register: By the voter. By the commissioners. By the watchers.

9. Who compares the number on the seal and protective counter of each voting machine with the numbers on the envelope containing the keys and/or seals to the voting machines? 9. Who compares the number on the seal and protective counter of each voting machine with the numbers on the envelope containing the keys and/or seals to the voting machines? The watchers. The commissioner-in-charge and commissioners. The voters.

10. Who may challenge a voter as not eligible to vote in the election? 10. Who may challenge a voter as not eligible to vote in the election? Any qualified voter, including a commissioner or watcher. Only a commissioner or commissioner-in-charge. Only a candidate or his watcher.

11. If the name of a qualified voter was omitted from the precinct register, or the supplemental precinct register, the commissioner shall: 11. If the name of a qualified voter was omitted from the precinct register, or the supplemental precinct register, the commissioner shall: Not allow him to vote. Take his word that he is a registered voter and allow him to vote. Contact the Registrar of Voters or Secretary of State to determine whether or not the person should be allowed to vote and if so, fill out the precinct correction form.

12. In identifying a voter prior to voting, a commissioner shall first request: 12. In identifying a voter prior to voting, a commissioner shall first request: His Louisiana driver's license, a Louisiana special identification card , or other generally recognized picture ident ification card that contains the name and signature of the applicant. A credit card. His voter identification card.

13. The blue "Put In Voting Machine" (Pl6) envelope should contain: 13. The blue "Put In Voting Machine" (Pl6) envelope should contain: Address confirmation card and a poll list. Zero proof reports , duplicate machine certificate and a poll list. Voter identification affidavit and a duplicate machine certificate. Payroll affidavit and zero proof reports.

14. One of the three grounds for challenging a person applying to vote is: 14. One of the three grounds for challenging a person applying to vote is: The applicant is not listed on the precinct register. The applicant has not voted in the last four elections. The applicant is not qualified to vote in the precinct.

15. Prior to serving at the polling place, a watcher must: 15. Prior to serving at the polling place, a watcher must: Show his driver"s license. Present his commission to the commissioner-in-charge. Produce a letter from the candidate naming him as a watcher.