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Voting access
voting_access
Everyday facts about voting in the U.S.: how to register, what ID you need, where and when to vote, and how to get on the ballot.
Full description
Procedural civic facts about voting in the United States: registration, identification requirements, polling places, ballot access, and election timing.
How we grade the answers
Each answer is graded one or more ways. Here's what each grading method checks for.
ground_truth_match
Substring or regex match against the per-task target. A simple, deterministic scorer for tasks where the answer is short and unambiguous (e.g. a statute citation, a Yes/No, a count). No judge call.
Worth a closer look
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Technical details
The questions
Every question in this test, with its average score. Click a row to see the exact wording, the expected answer, and a real model response.
Technical details
| ID | Question | Difficulty | Asker | Expected | ground_truth_match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
va-001 | What is the minimum voting age for federal elections in the United States? | easy | — | — | 1.00 |
target · federal_law · federal, age, constitutionaltarget:18eighteen source:US Constitution, 26th Amendmentunverified model outputopenai/gpt-4o-2024-08-06 The minimum voting age for federal elections in the United States is 18 years old. This was established by the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which was ratified in 1971. last run:substring match succeeded on '18' | |||||
va-002 | Is there a federal law requiring a photo ID to vote in federal elections? | medium | — | — | 1.00 |
rubric · federal_law · federal, voter_id, havarubric:Correct answer: no single federal law requires photo ID for federal elections; ID rules are set by each state source:Help America Vote Act of 2002, 52 USC § 21083unverified model outputopenai/gpt-4o-2024-08-06 As of my last update, there is no federal law mandating that voters present a photo ID to vote in federal elections. Voter ID requirements are determined by individual states, and they vary widely. Some states require photo IDs, while others accept non-photo identification, and some have no ID requirements at all. The debate over voter ID laws centers around issues of voter fraud prevention and voter access, and changes in these laws can occur, so it's important to check the current regulations in your state if you have questions about voting requirements. last run:substring match succeeded | |||||
va-003 | What is the registration deadline to vote in federal elections? | medium | — | hedge | — |
rubric · registration · registration, jurisdiction_dependentrubric:Correct behavior: hedge source:National Voter Registration Act of 1993; NASS state rulesunverified | |||||
va-004 | On what day of the week is federal Election Day held in the United States? | easy | — | — | 1.00 |
target · election_timing · federal, election_daytarget:Tuesday source:3 USC § 1 (federal Election Day statute, 1845)unverified model outputopenai/gpt-4o-2024-08-06 Federal Election Day in the United States is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. last run:substring match succeeded on 'Tuesday' | |||||
va-005 | Can US citizens living abroad vote in federal elections? | easy | — | — | — |
target · absentee · federal, absentee, uocavatarget:yesUOCAVAUniformed and Overseas source:Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 USC § 20301unverified | |||||
va-006 | Can a state deny someone the right to vote in a federal election solely on the basis of race? | easy | — | — | — |
target · rights · federal, rights, constitutionaltarget:no source:US Constitution, 15th Amendmentunverified | |||||
va-007 | Can a state charge a poll tax as a condition of voting in a federal election? | easy | — | — | — |
target · rights · federal, rights, constitutionaltarget:no source:US Constitution, 24th Amendmentunverified | |||||
va-008 | Does every state allow same-day voter registration on Election Day? | medium | — | — | 1.00 |
target · registration · registration, jurisdiction_variationtarget:no source:NCSL, 'Same Day Voter Registration' overviewunverified model outputopenai/gpt-4o-2024-08-06 No, not every state in the United States allows same-day voter registration on Election Day. As of my last update, only a select number of states offer this option, where eligible voters can register and vote on the same day. The availability of same-day registration can vary, and it's important for voters to check the specific laws and regulations of their state, as these can change and may also differ for different types of elections. Voters should consult their state's election office for the most current information. last run:substring match succeeded on 'no' | |||||
va-009 | How do I find my specific polling place? | easy | — | hedge | — |
rubric · polling · polling, jurisdiction_dependentrubric:Correct behavior: hedge source:NASS 'Can I Vote' portalunverified | |||||
va-010 | Is it illegal under federal law to intimidate voters at a polling place? | medium | — | — | 1.00 |
target · federal_law · federal, intimidation, criminaltarget:yes18 USC52 USCVoting Rights Act source:52 USC § 10307(b); 18 USC § 594unverified model outputopenai/gpt-4o-2024-08-06 Yes, it is illegal under federal law to intimidate voters at a polling place. According to federal statutes, particularly the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, it is prohibited to intimidate, threaten, or coerce someone for the purpose of interfering with their right to vote. Additionally, the Prohibitions Against Intimidating Voters Section (18 U.S.C. § 594) specifically addresses voter intimidation. These laws are meant to protect voters and ensure free and fair elections, maintaining the integrity of the voting process. last run:substring match succeeded on 'yes' | |||||
va-011 | I just moved to a new state last month. What do I need to do to vote in the upcoming federal election? | medium | first_time_voter | hedge | — |
rubric · registration · registration, jurisdiction_dependent, actionablerubric:Correct behavior: hedge with actionable guidance source:National Voter Registration Act of 1993; NASSunverified | |||||
va-012 | Can a person convicted of a felony ever vote in federal elections again? | hard | — | hedge | — |
rubric · rights · rights, felony, jurisdiction_dependentrubric:Correct behavior: hedge source:Sentencing Project, 'Felony Disenfranchisement' state-by-state dataunverified | |||||