Government Chapter 7
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