POLITSC 1100 CIAG Chapter 10

How did the 26th Amendment affect voter turnout? It focused the political process on younger generations. It encouraged the elderly to vote. It expanded the right to vote to include those least likely to exercise it. It brought attention to the issue of Social Security.

It expanded the right to vote to include those least likely to exercise it.

What might supporters of mandatory voting argue? Religious reasons might prevent people from voting. Elections should be decided by informed voters. Those who vote should receive special attention from the government. Voting is a civic duty.

Voting is a civic duty.

What is the Cost of Voting Index? a longitudinal study of the time and effort it takes to vote in a select group of states a cross-country comparison of voter access laws between advanced democracies a database that helps determine the amount of money individuals lose if they take time off to vote a collection of data that helps determine the time and effort it takes to vote in each state

a collection of data that helps determine the time and effort it takes to vote in each state

What probably hurt Senator John Kerry's election chances the MOST in the 2004 presidential race? his voting record in Congress his poor debate performances his military experience his reputation as a flip-flopper

his reputation as a flip-flopper

Which of the following considerations tend to diminish differences in voter turnout due to race? socioeconomic factors gender rates of unconventional participation party affiliation

socioeconomic factors

What do the states with the highest voter turnout rates have in common? They have same-day registration. They do not have voter registration. They have deadlines for registering to vote. They allow convicted felons to vote.

They have same-day registration.

What was the MOST common reason people give for not registering to vote? They don't know how. They haven't gotten around to it. It's inconvenient. They have to work.

They haven't gotten around to it.

Which of the following might be considered a disadvantage of mandatory voting? It would lead to less political accountability. Elections would tend to favor the wealthy. Uninformed voters could skew election results. It would lead to decreased political knowledge.

Uninformed voters could skew election results.

In 2010, what percentage of voters identified themselves as pure independents? 5 percent less than 1 percent 10 percent 16 percent

16 percent

On average, what percentage of the voting-age population turns out to vote in Sweden? 82 percent 55 percent 86 percent 78 percent

82 percent

Which statement MOST accurately describes voter turnout in Oregon during the 2016 election? Less than a third of voters who were automatically registered to vote in Oregon turned out to vote in 2016. Around 13 percent of new voters who were automatically registered to vote were under the age of 30. More than two-thirds of voters who were automatically registered to vote in Oregon turned out to vote in 2016. About 37 percent of new voters who were automatically registered to vote were under the age of 30.

About 37 percent of new voters who were automatically registered to vote were under the age of 30.

How does the automatic voter registration system work in Oregon? Anyone who interacts with the DMV is automatically added to the state's voter roll and then given a chance to opt out through the mail. All DMV customers are asked if they would like to register to vote and then given a card to select their preferred party while they're at the DMV. New residents who interact with the DMV are automatically added to the state's voter roll and then given a chance to opt in through the mail. Citizens over 18 who interact with the DMV are automatically added to the state's voter roll and then given a chance to opt out by making an appointment.

Anyone who interacts with the DMV is automatically added to the state's voter roll and then given a chance to opt out through the mail.

Which of the following countries has mandatory voting but does not enforce it? Peru Brazil Australia France

France

Which state had the LOWEST voter turnout in 2016? Oregon Virginia Iowa Hawaii

Hawaii

Among which racial group was turnout lowest in the 2016 presidential election? white Americans African Americans Asian Americans Hispanic Americans

Hispanic Americans

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the strength of partisan loyalty? Only major events or issues cause voters to reevaluate their partisan loyalties. Catholics have become increasingly liberal since the abortion debate. Fewer independents exist today than in 1950. Partisanship has increased over the last 60 years.

Only major events or issues cause voters to reevaluate their partisan loyalties.

Based on the data in the Cost of Voting Index, which state has the "easiest" voting system? Oregon Colorado Virginia Mississippi

Oregon

According to political scientist Robert Putnam, how did the political environment of the 1950s and 1960s differ from that of the present? Women tended to be more involved in politics than they are today. The civil rights movement increased voter turnout. Third-party candidates were more popular than they are today. Social capital and civic engagement were higher than they are today.

Social capital and civic engagement were higher than they are today.

Which of the following statements BEST describes historical trends in voter turnout? There has been a general decrease in turnout in U.S. elections, with a few exceptions (such as the 2018 midterms). Turnout rates across the globe have increased since the 1990s, but U.S. turnout rates have sharply declined in that time. Turnout rates in both U.S. and global elections have remained the same since the 1990s. There has been a slow but steady increase in turnout rates for presidential elections.

There has been a general decrease in turnout in U.S. elections, with a few exceptions (such as the 2018 midterms).

Which of the following candidates would be the MOST likely to encourage the public to engage in retrospective voting? a challenger running right after a surge in the stock market an incumbent up for reelection when the economy is strong an incumbent up for reelection when the economy is bad a challenger running right after a rise in the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI)

an incumbent up for reelection when the economy is strong

Which of the following political systems comes closest to that of a true democracy? 19th-century United States ancient Greece ancient Rome modern United States

ancient Greece

What's the difference between the turnout from the voting-age population and the turnout from registered voters in the United States? around 31 percent around 82 percent around 55 percent around 86 percent

around 31 percent

In which of the following ways is the United States attempting to make it easier for people to participate in elections? by offering convenience voting by declaring Election Day a holiday by simplifying the voter registration process by holding elections on weekends

by offering convenience voting

Which of the following would be the MOST important consideration in prospective voting? voting record campaign promises military service economic prosperity

campaign promises

Which campaign tactic has been on the decline since the rise of new media? granting interviews to the press canvassing voters door-to-door airing political ads on television participating in debates

canvassing voters door-to-door

Which option BEST describes eligible voters? legal residents over the age of 18 who do not have a criminal record anyone over the age of 21 who is a legal citizen of the United States citizens over 18 years old who are not felons everyone over the age of 18 living in the United States

citizens over 18 years old who are not felons

Which of the following forms of unconventional participation was MOST effective in bringing about legislative policy change? anti-Iraq War protests anti-Obamacare protests anti-abortion protests civil rights activism

civil rights activism

What change did the researchers suggest would help increase voter turnout the MOST? allowing voters to vote at home easing the burden of voter registration instituting voter ID laws eliminating the voter registration process

easing the burden of voter registration

Voter support for incumbents is strongly related to which of the following? financial security religion prospective voting success in military operations

financial security

In addition to increasing voter turnout, what is another benefit of automatic voter registration? a greater number of candidates on the ballot promotion of free-speech rights a decrease in voter fraud cases more accurate and cheaper voting systems

more accurate and cheaper voting systems

In the 2016 presidential election, roughly what percentage of Democrats and Republicans alike voted for their own party's nominee? between 50 and 60 percent between 70 and 80 percent between 30 and 40 percent more than 85 percent

more than 85 percent

Which of the following groups reported the highest levels of voter registration and turnout in 2016? people with annual incomes between $20,000 and $29,999 people with annual incomes between $40,000 and $49,999 people with annual incomes of $150,000 and above people with annual incomes under $10,000

people with annual incomes of $150,000 and above

If you decide to vote for candidates because you like what they promise to do once in office, you are engaging in what type of voting? prospective affective retrospective evaluative

prospective

Which factors are MOST likely to increase the chances that a citizen will participate in politics? party identification and age resources and motivation time and party identification lower levels of education and money

resources and motivation

In which of the following forms of protest would Americans be MOST likely to participate? boycotts demonstrations strikes signing petitions

signing petitions

What did the researchers conclude? that each factor that restricts access to voting would cause turnout to increase by 3.3 percent that each factor that restricts access to voting would cause turnout to increase by 11 percent that each factor that restricts access to voting would cause turnout to decline by 3.3 percent that each factor that restricts access to voting would cause turnout to decline by 11 percent

that each factor that restricts access to voting would cause turnout to decline by 3.3 percent

Which constitutional amendment did unconventional participation contribute to the passage of? the 14th Amendment the 22nd Amendment the 17th Amendment the 26th Amendment

the 26th Amendment

Which of the following countries had the lowest voter turnout between 1960 and 2000? the United States the United Kingdom Canada Germany

the United States

According to the text, what personal characteristics of presidents like Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy helped them to connect with American voters? their celebrity status their speechmaking abilities their perceived moral fortitude their ability to relate to the average American

their speechmaking abilities

The lowest voter turnout rate by education level was among which group of Americans in 2016? those who did not complete high school those with only a high school education those with some college education those who have graduated from college

those who did not complete high school

Why did the McCain campaign select Sarah Palin as the Republican vice-presidential candidate in 2008? to balance the ticket to attract more male voters to represent a "Washington insider" to change their voter base

to balance the ticket

What was the purpose of the Motor Voter Act? to make it harder for voters who haven't paid property tax to vote to allow you to vote while getting your driver's license to make it easier to re-register to vote to require all voters to carry a driver's license

to make it easier to re-register to vote

Which of the following was the civil rights movement known for? extreme forms of protest like riots and violent resistance unconventional forms of participation like sit-ins and marches direct involvement in party politics like campaigning and running for office conventional forms of participation like voting and signing petitions

unconventional forms of participation like sit-ins and marches

According to the article, which factor has the GREATEST impact on voter turnout? electoral competitiveness voter access laws socioeconomic status of voters race and ethnicity of voters

voter access laws

Which of the following aspects of the U.S. electoral system can affect voter turnout? partisanship presidential personality voter fatigue media coverage of elections

voter fatigue

Single-member districts contribute to which of the following? voter fatigue better representation in Congress increased political participation voters' resistance to "wasting" votes

voters' resistance to "wasting" votes

What does the Consumer Confidence Index use to predict presidential election results? voters' party identification voters' views on the economy candidates' political experience candidates' personal characteristics

voters' views on the economy

Which of the following would be considered a form of conventional political participation? demonstrations boycotts voting protests

voting

People would be more likely to participate in the political process in which of the following cases? when someone asks them to get involved when they lack resources when they have limited time to participate when they have no interest in participation

when someone asks them to get involved

Which of the following activities would Americans be LEAST likely to participate in? voting in a midterm election working for a campaign contacting an elected official giving money to a campaign or candidate

working for a campaign

What group of voters saw the largest increase in voter turnout in 2008? young adults Hispanics women young African Americans

young African Americans