03.08 Voting and Elections

What was the significant ruling of the Baker v. Carr Supreme Court case?

Americans were not protected under the Fourteenth Amendment equal protection clause. (This answer is wrong, and I do not know the right one, sorry)

In the Election of 2020, California had 55 electoral votes. How do you explain the data shown on this map?

California gained representatives and thus electoral votes because of census data showing population increase. (This answer is wrong, and I do not know the right one, sorry)

Which of the following is an example of the effects of the U.S. Census?

Changing policy and representation in Congress

Which demographic would likely have the highest voter turnout?

College-educated voters

Which of the following states have the least potential to change the results of a presidential election?

Maine

What is a primary election?

Method used to select candidates to run in an election, may be open or closed to other parties

re important for candidates?

They provide neutral ground for candidates to explain their agendas.

What is the main purpose of conducting a census every 10 years?

To determine representational apportionment

Which of the following trends can influence voter turnout?

Type of election

Which of the following is a criticism of the Electoral College?

Undermines citizens' voting power and the popular vote