NJ MUNICIPAL CLERK'S TEST - ALL
COURSES TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Another name for poll workers - ANSWER-District Boards
Name the duties of district boards - ANSWER-1. report to polls 45min before
opening
2. prepare place for voting
3. open/close polls at designated time
4. verify voters are registered
5. demonstrate voting process if required
6. maintain order at polls
7. display flag outside entrance
8. return all registrations books, tally sheets, & other materials to the Municipal Clerk
Deadline for filing Petitions for Independent Candidates - ANSWER-day of the
primary to the County Clerk
Deadline for filing petitions for School Elections - ANSWER-50 days before election
to the Secretary of the Board of Education
Deadline for filing petitions for Partisan Elections - ANSWER-64 days before election
to the Municipal Clerk
What is the signature requirement for population over 14k? - ANSWER-50
signatures
What is the signature requirement for population under 14k? - ANSWER-25
signatures
Signature requirements for wards? - ANSWER-25 signatures
Signature requirements for districts? - ANSWER-not less than 1 or 5% of total votes
cast
What is the number of words allowed in a independent candidates slogan? -
ANSWER-3
What are the requirements of the partisan petitions? - ANSWER-1. candidates must
be legally qualified and a member of a political party
2. name and address of candidate
3. consent to accept nomination if nominated
Date of drawing for a position on the ballot - ANSWER-53 days prior to the primary
at 3pm
,Who appoints vacancy spots when all or a majority of positions on the governing
body became vacant? - ANSWER-The Governor, within 30 days
What are the reasons that the office of the Mayor or governing body shall be
declared vacant? - ANSWER-1. judicial determination
2. death
3. violates residency requirement
4. refusal to serve
5. physically or mentally incapable
6. resignation
7. failure to attend 8 consecutive meetings
8. office is declared null and void
9. tie vote creates vacancy
What are the reasons for a Special Election? - ANSWER-1. to fill certain vacancies
2. recall elections
3. abandonment of present form of government
4. reversion to prior form
5. initiative or referendum
6. exceed budget cap
7. creation of fire districts
An election held in certain Faulkner Governments when the required number of
candidates does not receive a major of the votes cast - ANSWER-Run-off
The term used when candidates with common designation choose to be grouped
together on the ballot - ANSWER-bracketing
Another name for write-in ballot - ANSWER-irregular ballot
What agency supervises compliance with campaign contributions? - ANSWER-
Election Law Enforcement Commission
Except for the office of the Governor, the limitation of time for the collection of
signatures on a recall petition, calculated from the date of the notice of intention -
ANSWER-160 days
True or False: Polling places must be located within the Election district which they
serve. - ANSWER-False
True or False: A person who is 17 cannot register to vote - ANSWER-False, they can
register vote, however, they must be 18 by the time of the next election
True or False: The term for a district board worker in one year. - ANSWER-True
True or False: Municipal Clerk's must hold evening voter registration prior to the
registration deadline for the Primary and General Election. - ANSWER-False
,True or False: A person selected as a member of a district board may be assigned to
any election district. The district board worker does not need to live in the district to
which they are assigned. - ANSWER-True
True or False: If a board worker is not trained, they receive $100 as their stipend. -
ANSWER-False, $50.00
True or False: Badges for Challengers are provided to the individual by the Municipal
Clerk - ANSWER-False, the County Board of Elections
True or False: Candidates are not allowed to sign their own nominating petition. -
ANSWER-False
True or False: An independent candidates name does not appear on the Primary
Election Ballot. - ANSWER-True, Primary elections are only for Republicans and
Democrats
True or False: The Municipal Clerk draws the position on the ballot for only local
candidates. - ANSWER-True
True or False: In Non-Partisan Elections, the municipality is responsible for all costs
associated with the Election - ANSWER-True
Define provisional voting - ANSWER-voting by "paper ballot" at the polls when there
may be a questions regarding voter eligibility; it allows confirmation of registrations,
residency and eligibility before the vote is counted
Identify the reasons a person would vote by Provisional Ballot - ANSWER-1. voter
has moved within a municipality but into a different election district (votes at new
place by PB after completing an affirmation statement)
2. voter has moved within the county and failed to file an address change (votes at
new place by PB)
3. voter whose registrations information is missing may vote by PB after completing
an affirmation statement
4. first time voters in a Federal Election who registered but failed to submit required
identification at polls
The former name for Vote by Mail - ANSWER-absentee voting
Vote by Mail deadline - ANSWER-- must be sent to the County Clerk at least 7 days
prior to the election if being mailed
- delivered in person by 3p.m. the day before election
Board Workers salary/stipend - ANSWER-$200, unless required training was not
attended ($50)
$12.50 to pick-up, $12.50 to return
define emergency ballot - ANSWER-when a voting machine malfunctions, the Board
workers contact the County for repairs, if a mechanic has not arrived at the polling
place and repaired the machine with 15 minutes of the discovery of the malfunction
, of the machine or opening of the polls, whichever is later, and at the request of any
vote in line, Emergency Ballots are used
define removed resident - ANSWER-a registered voter who moved out of the county
in which they were registered to vote and to another County or State and does not
have sufficient time in their new residence to qualify to register in the Presidential
Election is entitled to vote for President and Vice President
Appointment of Challengers - ANSWER-appointed by Chair of party the 2nd
Tuesday before election to the County Board of Elections
Types of Challengers - ANSWER-1. challengers for respective political parties
2. challengers for candidates
3. challengers for proponents or opponents for a public questions
Powers of Challengers - ANSWER-- to challenge any person's right to vote
- may ask all necessary questions to determine right to vote
- may be present while votes cast are being counted
- challenge counting
Who furnished the challengers badges - ANSWER-County Board of Election
True or False: Every Challenger must wear a badge - ANSWER-True
What is indicated on a challengers badge? - ANSWER-The candidate or political
party they represent
Define electioneering - ANSWER-the interference with the conduct of the election
What is the electioneering restriction? - ANSWER-no electioneering within 100ft
outside the entrance to the polling place
Party Declaration Deadline - ANSWER-55 days prior to the election
How many members serve on the Charter Study Commission? - ANSWER-5
Who draws Ward Boundaries? - ANSWER-Board of Ward Commissioners &
Municipal Clerk
True or False: The Municipal Clerk draws Election District Boundaries - ANSWER-
False, Board of Election draws district boundaries
What are the 3 standards to be used for drawing election districts? - ANSWER-
compact, contiguous, clearly definable boundaries
True or False: Petitions must be double spaced when circulating for the purpose of
gathering signatures in order to place a referendum question on the ballot -
ANSWER-True
COURSES TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Another name for poll workers - ANSWER-District Boards
Name the duties of district boards - ANSWER-1. report to polls 45min before
opening
2. prepare place for voting
3. open/close polls at designated time
4. verify voters are registered
5. demonstrate voting process if required
6. maintain order at polls
7. display flag outside entrance
8. return all registrations books, tally sheets, & other materials to the Municipal Clerk
Deadline for filing Petitions for Independent Candidates - ANSWER-day of the
primary to the County Clerk
Deadline for filing petitions for School Elections - ANSWER-50 days before election
to the Secretary of the Board of Education
Deadline for filing petitions for Partisan Elections - ANSWER-64 days before election
to the Municipal Clerk
What is the signature requirement for population over 14k? - ANSWER-50
signatures
What is the signature requirement for population under 14k? - ANSWER-25
signatures
Signature requirements for wards? - ANSWER-25 signatures
Signature requirements for districts? - ANSWER-not less than 1 or 5% of total votes
cast
What is the number of words allowed in a independent candidates slogan? -
ANSWER-3
What are the requirements of the partisan petitions? - ANSWER-1. candidates must
be legally qualified and a member of a political party
2. name and address of candidate
3. consent to accept nomination if nominated
Date of drawing for a position on the ballot - ANSWER-53 days prior to the primary
at 3pm
,Who appoints vacancy spots when all or a majority of positions on the governing
body became vacant? - ANSWER-The Governor, within 30 days
What are the reasons that the office of the Mayor or governing body shall be
declared vacant? - ANSWER-1. judicial determination
2. death
3. violates residency requirement
4. refusal to serve
5. physically or mentally incapable
6. resignation
7. failure to attend 8 consecutive meetings
8. office is declared null and void
9. tie vote creates vacancy
What are the reasons for a Special Election? - ANSWER-1. to fill certain vacancies
2. recall elections
3. abandonment of present form of government
4. reversion to prior form
5. initiative or referendum
6. exceed budget cap
7. creation of fire districts
An election held in certain Faulkner Governments when the required number of
candidates does not receive a major of the votes cast - ANSWER-Run-off
The term used when candidates with common designation choose to be grouped
together on the ballot - ANSWER-bracketing
Another name for write-in ballot - ANSWER-irregular ballot
What agency supervises compliance with campaign contributions? - ANSWER-
Election Law Enforcement Commission
Except for the office of the Governor, the limitation of time for the collection of
signatures on a recall petition, calculated from the date of the notice of intention -
ANSWER-160 days
True or False: Polling places must be located within the Election district which they
serve. - ANSWER-False
True or False: A person who is 17 cannot register to vote - ANSWER-False, they can
register vote, however, they must be 18 by the time of the next election
True or False: The term for a district board worker in one year. - ANSWER-True
True or False: Municipal Clerk's must hold evening voter registration prior to the
registration deadline for the Primary and General Election. - ANSWER-False
,True or False: A person selected as a member of a district board may be assigned to
any election district. The district board worker does not need to live in the district to
which they are assigned. - ANSWER-True
True or False: If a board worker is not trained, they receive $100 as their stipend. -
ANSWER-False, $50.00
True or False: Badges for Challengers are provided to the individual by the Municipal
Clerk - ANSWER-False, the County Board of Elections
True or False: Candidates are not allowed to sign their own nominating petition. -
ANSWER-False
True or False: An independent candidates name does not appear on the Primary
Election Ballot. - ANSWER-True, Primary elections are only for Republicans and
Democrats
True or False: The Municipal Clerk draws the position on the ballot for only local
candidates. - ANSWER-True
True or False: In Non-Partisan Elections, the municipality is responsible for all costs
associated with the Election - ANSWER-True
Define provisional voting - ANSWER-voting by "paper ballot" at the polls when there
may be a questions regarding voter eligibility; it allows confirmation of registrations,
residency and eligibility before the vote is counted
Identify the reasons a person would vote by Provisional Ballot - ANSWER-1. voter
has moved within a municipality but into a different election district (votes at new
place by PB after completing an affirmation statement)
2. voter has moved within the county and failed to file an address change (votes at
new place by PB)
3. voter whose registrations information is missing may vote by PB after completing
an affirmation statement
4. first time voters in a Federal Election who registered but failed to submit required
identification at polls
The former name for Vote by Mail - ANSWER-absentee voting
Vote by Mail deadline - ANSWER-- must be sent to the County Clerk at least 7 days
prior to the election if being mailed
- delivered in person by 3p.m. the day before election
Board Workers salary/stipend - ANSWER-$200, unless required training was not
attended ($50)
$12.50 to pick-up, $12.50 to return
define emergency ballot - ANSWER-when a voting machine malfunctions, the Board
workers contact the County for repairs, if a mechanic has not arrived at the polling
place and repaired the machine with 15 minutes of the discovery of the malfunction
, of the machine or opening of the polls, whichever is later, and at the request of any
vote in line, Emergency Ballots are used
define removed resident - ANSWER-a registered voter who moved out of the county
in which they were registered to vote and to another County or State and does not
have sufficient time in their new residence to qualify to register in the Presidential
Election is entitled to vote for President and Vice President
Appointment of Challengers - ANSWER-appointed by Chair of party the 2nd
Tuesday before election to the County Board of Elections
Types of Challengers - ANSWER-1. challengers for respective political parties
2. challengers for candidates
3. challengers for proponents or opponents for a public questions
Powers of Challengers - ANSWER-- to challenge any person's right to vote
- may ask all necessary questions to determine right to vote
- may be present while votes cast are being counted
- challenge counting
Who furnished the challengers badges - ANSWER-County Board of Election
True or False: Every Challenger must wear a badge - ANSWER-True
What is indicated on a challengers badge? - ANSWER-The candidate or political
party they represent
Define electioneering - ANSWER-the interference with the conduct of the election
What is the electioneering restriction? - ANSWER-no electioneering within 100ft
outside the entrance to the polling place
Party Declaration Deadline - ANSWER-55 days prior to the election
How many members serve on the Charter Study Commission? - ANSWER-5
Who draws Ward Boundaries? - ANSWER-Board of Ward Commissioners &
Municipal Clerk
True or False: The Municipal Clerk draws Election District Boundaries - ANSWER-
False, Board of Election draws district boundaries
What are the 3 standards to be used for drawing election districts? - ANSWER-
compact, contiguous, clearly definable boundaries
True or False: Petitions must be double spaced when circulating for the purpose of
gathering signatures in order to place a referendum question on the ballot -
ANSWER-True
