Government Chapter 7

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Scholars estimate that turnout would roughly be --- percentage points higher in the United States if the US had European style registration

10

Since the 1960s, the level of turnout in presidential elections has averaged about ---- percent

60

What percentage of states hold their gubernatorial elections in non-presidential years?

75%

The "motor voter" law

All of the above 1. was passed in 1993 2. made it easier for citizens to register to vote 3. linked voter registration to the vehicle registration process 4. linked voter registration to the public assistance application process

If Americans vote less than Europeans, why are they more likely to work for a political campaign than are citizens of Europe?

America's federal system provides more campaign opportunities.

Which of the following countries has had the HIGHEST estimated voter turnout in major national elections in recent decades?

Belgium

----- Elections tend to draw the largest percentage of voters in the US.

Presidential

Voter identification cards find the most support among

Republicans

The citizens of --- are MOST likely to participate as campaign volunteers during an election.

The United States

One of the reasons voter turnout is lower in the United States than in western European countries is that

U.S registration laws place a greater burden n the individual

Citizens in which country are most likely to engage in political activities, such as volunteering for political campaigns?

United States

In which of the following countries are rates of protest the LOWEST?

United States

Which of the following countries has had the LOWEST estimated voter turnout in major national elections in recent decades?

Unites States

As distinct from alienation, apathy is

a general lack of interest in politics

Whenn the nation was founded, who was eligible to vote?

only males who owned property

The Tea Party's key inital issue was

opposition to high taxes

One's sense of civic duty and sense of apathy are attitudes that are usually acquired from one's

parents

Occupy Wall Street's main issue has been

the power and wealth of the wealthiest Americans.

Voter turnout is LOWEST in which age group?

young adults


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