Chapter 7: Voting, Elections, and Political Participation

Fill in the Blanks Martin Luther King, Jr. said "A riot is the language of the - blank1 - ."

unheard

Which of the following are resources that can help you research candidates and issues on the ballot? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) a. AJC Voter Guide b. Ballotpedia c. 1-866-OUR-VOTE voter protection hotline d. I Side With political party quiz

- AJC Voter Guide - Ballotpedia - I Side With political party quiz

What prohibits 6 million adult American citizens from voting? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a. Expatriated status b. Lack of education c. A misdemeanor conviction d. A felony conviction

A felony conviction

How is a referendum held? a. State legislators propose legislation that is either signed or vetoed by the governor b. The governor enacts a law through executive order or pocket vetoes the proposed law c. The state supreme court hears a case referred to it from another court and then either affirms or reverses d. A legislative authority places a proposed law on a ballot and voters approve or reject it

A legislative authority places a proposed law on a ballot and voters approve or reject it

If My Voter Page does not recognize your registration information and you are sure you entered the information correctly, what does the video recommend doing? a. Nothing. You should just give up. b. Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE c. Contact the Governor of the State of Georgia d. Contact the mayor of the town in which you believe your are registered to vote

Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE

Which of the following most precisely describes general elections? a. The result of no candidate receiving 50% of the vote b. Candidates from opposing political parties run against each other for public office c. Voters select the parties' nominees d. Voters select the next president of the United States

Candidates from opposing political parties run against each other for public office

What should you NOT do if your voting machine appears to be malfunctioning? a. Shake the machine until it starts working correctly b. Notify New Georgia Project via their and/or call the 1-866-OUR-VOTE voter protection hotline c. Notify a poll worker and/or the precinct manager

Shake the machine until it starts working correctly

Which level of government has the most control over local, state, and national elections? a. County b. Federal c. Municipal d. State

State

Which of the following explains why elections vary greatly from state to state? a. States decide how to run their own elections b. The federal government establishes different rules and procedures for each state c. Only certain states are required by the Voting Acts Right of 1965 to adhere to the preclearance requirement d. County and local officials decide on the rules and procedures for elections held within their territories

States decide how to run their own elections

An updated version of the rational choice model of voting can be expressed as: Bi= p(YiZi) + Di - CiIn this formula, what does Di (called the D-Term) represent? a. The benefits Voter I will get only if candidate Y prevails b. The costs incurred by Voter I by voting c. The benefits Voter I will get only if candidate Z prevails d. The direct benefit to Voter I from the act of voting

The direct benefit to Voter I from the act of voting

What do people refuse to do during a strike? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a. Work b. Vote c. Obey the law d. Pay taxes

Work

"No excuse absentee voting" in Georgia requires which of the following? (Select ALL that apply). a. You have to inform the Elections Division when you request your ballot why you can't vote in person b. You can mail your absentee ballot OR drop it off at an official drop box c. You must be on active duty military service or be 65 or older to use "no excuse absentee voting"

You can mail your absentee ballot OR drop it off at an official drop box

Georgia has "no-excuse absentee voting." What does that mean? a. You do not need an excuse for voting by mail. You are allowed to vote by mail simply because it's the way you prefer to do so. b. If you are absent from voting in person, the County Board of Elections will not accept any excuse (even if it is a medical emergency), and you will likely face a fine https://youtu.be/w_wfqFcowPM

You do not need an excuse for voting by mail. You are allowed to vote by mail simply because it's the way you prefer to do so.

Fill in the Blanks A collective refusal to purchase a particular good or service is called a - blank1 - .

boycott

Fill in the Blanks Primary elections determine who the nominees are for a - blank -

party

Fill in the Blanks Any changes to the Georgia Constitution must be approved by a - blank -

referendum

Fill in the Blanks The political participation theory that emphasizes the importance of inequality in money, time, and the knowledge gained from formal education in creating inequalities in the costs of voting is called the - blank1 - model of voting.

resource

What conditions trigger the requirement that polling places provide non-English voting materials? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. a. 10k or over 5% of the total voting age citizens are members of a single language minority group b. 5k or over 2.5% of the total voting age citizens are members of a single language minority group c. Depressed literacy rates in the language minority group d. Average literacy rates in the language minority group e. Poor English skills

- 10k or over 5% of the total voting age citizens are members of a single language minority group - Depressed literacy rates in the language minority group - Poor English skills

After doing this activity, I am ____ confident in my ability to navigate the voting process and successfully cast my ballot. a. less b. more c. neither less nor more

Correct Answers: - less - more - neither less nor more

After doing this activity, I am ____ likely to vote. a. less b. more c. neither more nor less

Correct Answers: - less - more - neither more nor less

Do you think Georgia should adopt ranked-choice voting? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a. Definitely yes b. Maybe c. Definitely no d. I don't know enough yet

I chose - Maybe

How amusing did you find this little segment on a "a smooth voting experience" (e.g., "democracy's joyful tears ...", etc.)? a. Hahahahaha b. Please. Stop. Wasting. My. Time. c. Other

I put - Hahahahaha Any of this is correct: - Hahahahaha - Please. Stop. Wasting. My. Time. - Other

This video offers a list of 9 different factors that affect how many young voters go to the polls. Have a discussion about these factors with your peers. Which factor do you think is most important and why? Be sure to blend your answer in with the 2 or 3 above it.

I put - I think is the most important factor that affect how many young voters go to the polls is that they dissatified with both major political parties because they might not trust the parties or their ideas towards some questions.

How far would you go to support a cause you believe in? Would you break a law? Would you commit violence? Why or why not? Be sure to blend your comment with the 2 or 3 above it. (You will be anonymous to everyone in this discussion).

I put - I wouldn't break the law and I wouldn't commit any violence. I wouldn't do this this because breaking a law and commiting violence it awaits a judgement and it can only make things worst. I would still word out my opinion and make sure that I'm heard.

According to the video, what is one way that unconventional political participation supports democracies?

I put - Unconventional political participation includes signing petitions, supporting boycotts, and staging demonstration and protests.

In no more than 2 sentences, explain the difference between VAP and VEP, and why it matters for analyzing voter turnout.

I put - Voting age population (VAP) this measure is calculated as the number of persons who voted divided by the number of adults who are eighteen years old or older. Voting eligible population (VEP) this is a measure that excludes noncitizens and those disenfranchised for felonies and mental impairment from the denominator.

What do you think of the idea raised by Hawk Newsome of a Black boycott of voting? Be sure to blend your comment in with the 2 or 3 above it. (No one in this discussion will be able to see your name.)

I put - Voting does makes a difference and may cause a change, but at the sometime I feel the governement doesn't care about what people think.

After watching that video of things going smoothly, please list the possible issues or challenges you think you could encounter if things don't go so smoothly. https://youtu.be/fdeK04Azh9g

I typed - The possible issues or challenges I think I could encounter if things don't go so smoothly are not being an active voter, not finding the voting location, having some traffic, and having long lines.

What are your options for voting in person? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) a. Vote in person BEFORE Election Day b. Vote in person ON Election Day c. Vote in person AFTER Election Day

- Vote in person BEFORE Election Day - Vote in person ON Election Day

What are the two general ways you can vote? (SELECT TWO) a. Vote in person at a polling location b. Vote by mail (i.e. absentee voting) c. Vote via the Internet d. Vote via telephone (mobile OR landline)

- Vote in person at a polling location - Vote by mail (i.e. absentee voting)

Which voting groups have a higher turnout on average? (Select ALL that apply.) a. College educated b. No college education c. 60 years and older d. Lower income e. Non-Hispanic White f. Black

- College educated - 60 years and older - Non-Hispanic White - Black

What year did the voting age change from 21 to 18?

1971

True or False? If a problem arises, you should NOT ask a poll worker for help. Instead, you should just cast yourballot and hope everything turns out fine. a. True b. False https://youtu.be/5scCpMFiWUU

False

True or False? You can register to vote online even if you don't have any kind of photo identification? a. True b. False

False Explanation You can register (or change your registration) online ONLY IF you have a Georgia Driver's License OR a voter identification card issued by the GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) with signature on file with DDS.

Fill in the Blanks Requiring citizens to vote by law is called - blank1 - voting.

compulsory

Which of the following is NOT something the video says you should do if you see someone being harassed while trying to vote? a. Physically confront the harasser and use force to stop them if necessary b. Report the behavior to a Poll Watcher or the Precinct Manager c. Report it by calling the 1-866-OUR-VOTE Voter Protection Hotline and/or by using the New Georgia Project app

Physically confront the harasser and use force to stop them if necessary

Should only knowledgeable people be allowed to vote in elections? a. Strongly agree b. Agree c. Neither agree or disagree d. Disagree e. Strongly disagree

I chose - Agree

Which of the following is a valid form of photo identification for voting in Georgia? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) a. A valid Georgia drivers license b. Student ID from a PRIVATE college or university c. Student ID from a PUBLIC college or university d. Planet Fitness (or other fitness center) ID Card e. Valid U.S. Passport f. Valid photo Tribal ID

- A valid Georgia drivers license - Student ID from a PUBLIC college or university - Valid U.S. Passport - Valid photo Tribal ID

Ranked choice voting, also called "instant runoff voting," has which of the following benefits? (choose ALL that apply). a. Allows voters to demand the recall of government officials. b. Avoids costly run-off elections. c. Allows candidates to be listed on the ballots of two different parties simultaneously. d. Eliminates the need for primary elections altogether. e. Allows voters to pick their favorite candidate without fear they will inadvertently help a candidate they dislike win.

- Avoids costly run-off elections. - Allows voters to pick their favorite candidate without fear they will inadvertently help a candidate they dislike win.

·What are some current and proposed solutions to decreasing the cost of voting related to the timing of elections? a. Make Election Day two days b. Convenience voting c. Moving state and local elections to coincide with federal elections d. Increase the number of elections e. Make Election Day a national holiday

- Convenience voting - Moving state and local elections to coincide with federal elections - Make Election Day a national holiday

Why does Jason Brennan support epistocracy? (Select ALL that apply.) a. He believes only highly informed people should vote b. He believes uninformed voters have a moral duty to abstain from the electoral process c. He believes the poor should not be able to vote d. He believes the undereducated need more support for a thriving democracy

- He believes only highly informed people should vote - He believes uninformed voters have a moral duty to abstain from the electoral process

If the official poll worker and the precinct manager both say that you are not on the rolls and refuse to let you vote even after you have shown them your registration information and polling location on your My Voter Page, what should you do? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) a. Immediately report the issue on the New Georgia Project app and call 1-866-OUR-VOTE b. Submit a provisional ballot and then make sure to check its status and ensure that it is counted (by emailing/calling your County's board of election and registration or¸ if they are unresponsive¸ then by calling 1-866-OUR-VOTE). c. Submit a provisional ballot and then do nothing further (because you should have complete faith that your provisional ballot will be counted). d. Give up. Voting is too hard!

- Immediately report the issue on the New Georgia Project app and call 1-866-OUR-VOTE - Submit a provisional ballot and then make sure to check its status and ensure that it is counted (by emailing/calling your County's board of election and registration or¸ if they are unresponsive¸ then by calling 1-866-OUR-VOTE).

Let's say you voted in Georgia in a previous election. This video recommends checking your voter registration status anyway. Which of these are reasons it provides for checking your status? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) a. It's possible you have been moved from "active" to "inactive" or that your registration has been "cancelled". b. Maybe you didn't vote previously and you only have a false memory that you did. c. It's possible your personal information needs to be updated.

- It's possible you have been moved from "active" to "inactive" or that your registration has been "cancelled". - It's possible your personal information needs to be updated.

Which two types of elections tend to have the greatest inequality in turnout among groups based on income, education, and race? a. Presidential b. State government c. Mayoral d. Local city council e. Governor f. Congressional g. Federal government

- Mayoral - Local city council

The Elections Division of the Georgia Secretary of State's Office is responsible for? (select all that apply) a. Overseeing elections b. Coordinating elections c. Assuming primary responsibility for administering election

- Overseeing elections - Coordinating elections

Which of the following explain the impacts of voting? (Select ALL that apply.) a. Policy makers are more likely to ignore you b. Policy makers pay more attention to voters or registered voters c. Your interests are more likely to be represented d. Public policies will more likely harm you

- Policy makers pay more attention to voters or registered voters - Your interests are more likely to be represented

Under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Americans are guaranteed the rights to freedom of assembly and freedom of expression. Which of the following are guaranteed under those rights?? a. Political violence b. Protests c. Nonviolent public demonstrations d. Arson e. Marches f. Sabotage g. Property destruction

- Protests - Nonviolent public demonstrations - Marches

Which of the following is true about convenience voting? (Select ALL that apply) a. Refers to flexible alternatives to in-person voting on Election Day b. Early in-person voting is a type of convenience voting c. Refers to a method of sampling in which voters are picked nonrandomly d. Use of voting machines is a type of convenience voting e. Drive-through polling locations are a type of convenience voting f. Absentee voting is a type of convenience voting

- Refers to flexible alternatives to in-person voting on Election Day - Early in-person voting is a type of convenience voting - Absentee voting is a type of convenience voting

If you submitted your registration information over two weeks ago and have not received any information from the government about your submission, what should you do? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) a. Write an amicus brief and send it to the U.S. Supreme Court b. Don't do anything: just assume everything will work out in the end c. Seek assistance from the voter protection hotline by calling 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) d. Contact your County Board of Elections

- Seek assistance from the voter protection hotline by calling 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) - Contact your County Board of Elections Explanation You should receive confirmation no more than two weeks after submitting or mailing your registration. You should contact your local county registration office if you have not received any information from them by then. As with every aspect of the voting process, you can get immediate help with registration by simply contacting the 866OurVote.org Election Protection coalition by calling 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683).

What are the arguments for increasing voter turnout? (Select ALL that apply.) a. Voting is a form of direct action or protest b. The threat or promise of voting is the only way to influence the self-interests of elected officials c. Jason Brennan's idea of epistocracy d. It is the only place that all citizens can participate equally

- The threat or promise of voting is the only way to influence the self-interests of elected officials - It is the only place that all citizens can participate equally

Which groups does the requirement to show photo ID at polling stations most burden? (Choose ALL that apply.) a. The wealthy b. The young c. The poor d. Non-Hispanic whites e. Minorities

- The young - The poor - Minorities

Which of the following are examples of civil disobedience? Multiple answers:Multiple answers are accepted for this question Select one or more answers and submit. For keyboard navigation...SHOW MORE a. Trespassing on government or corporate property b. Obstruction of vehicular traffic c. Assassination of a political leader d. Unlawful assembly e. Disorderly conduct f. Bombing a government building g. Disturbing the peace h. Refusal to pay taxes i. Refusal to perform military service j. Interference with public officials' performance of official duties

- Trespassing on government or corporate property - Obstruction of vehicular traffic - Unlawful assembly - Disorderly conduct - Disturbing the peace - Refusal to pay taxes - Refusal to perform military service - Interference with public officials' performance of official duties

Put the following pieces of the "self-fulfilling" cycle of non-voting in order, as discussed by the video. Non-voters' interests aren't well protected by the people others vote into office. Non-voters don't participate in elections. Non-voters have even less incentive to vote. Non-voters feel they aren't being represented

1st -> Non-voters don't participate in elections. 2nd -> Non-voters' interests aren't well protected by the people others vote into office. 3rd -> Non-voters feel they aren't being represented 4th -> Non-voters have even less incentive to vote.

For your vote to be counted, when is the latest your absentee ballot can be received by county election officials? a. 30 days before Election Day b. 7AM the morning after Election Day c. 7PM on Election Day

Correct Answer: 7PM on Election Day

It is three days before Election Day and you have completed your absentee ballot. According to this video, what should you do with it? a. Bring it to your County Board of Elections or a designated drop box b. Put two stamps on it and mail it

Correct Answer: Bring it to your County Board of Elections or a designated drop box

Let's say you mail in your absentee ballot two weeks before Election Day. You check the MVP website three days before Election Day, and it still doesn't indicate that your ballot was received. Which of the following is something you should do? a. Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE and ask them to help you make sure your ballot is received and your vote is counted. b. Don't worry about it. This will take care of itself eventually.

Correct Answer: Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE and ask them to help you make sure your ballot is received and your vote is counted.

True or False? You need a GA Driver's License or other valid photo identification to request an absentee ballot. a. True b. False

Correct Answer: True

Have you loaded 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) in your phone yet? a. Yes b. Not yet, but I plan to c. Other

Correct Answers can be any of these: - Yes - Not yet, but I plan to - Other

Which of these statements best describes how much you learned from this activity? a. I did not learn anything valuable from this activity b. I learned one (and only one) valuable thing from this activity c. I learned some valuable things from this activity d. I learned a lot of valuable things from this activity

Correct Answers: - I did not learn anything valuable from this activity - I learned one (and only one) valuable thing from this activity - I learned some valuable things from this activity - I learned a lot of valuable things from this activity

If you find that the line is long, what should you do? a. Give up and leave. Voting is too hard! b. Get in line and then call 1-866-OUR-VOTE and/or use the New Georgia Project app to report the problem c. Try to cut to the front of the line

Get in line and then call 1-866-OUR-VOTE and/or use the New Georgia Project app to report the problem

How can you find the My Voter Page? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a. Remember this URL: www.MyVoterPageInGA.com b. Do a Google search for "MVP Georgia" c. Go to the Georgia Department of Education's webpage because that is the government agency that hosts the My Voter Page website.

Do a Google search for "MVP Georgia"

Pair the governmental chamber or office with the timing of its related election in Georgia. Georgia General Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate U.S. president Major Georgia state government executive branch offices Local elections Press space or enter to grab Every even year Press space or enter to grab Even years (staggered) Press space or enter to grab Every 4 years (even) Press space or enter to grab Midterm election years (even) Press space or enter to grab Odd OR even years

Georgia General Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives -> Every even year U.S. Senate -> Even years (staggered) U.S. president -> Every 4 years (even) Major Georgia state government executive branch offices -> Midterm election years (even) Local elections -> Odd OR even years

According to the video, which of these is NOT something you should do when planning to vote early in person? a. Confirm you are registered to vote b. Find an early voting polling location that serves hot cocoa (so you can feel warm and cozy while waiting to vote) c. Find your Photo ID and make sure to bring it with you d. Go to My Voter Page to find out where your early voting polling location is https://youtu.be/9xB8WNqplpU

Find an early voting polling location that serves hot cocoa (so you can feel warm and cozy while waiting to vote)

Which of the following is NOT true about voting in person on election day? a. Hours are from 7:00am to 7:00pm b. If you live in the same place, your voting location is always the same. So, if you've voted on Election Day before, you can safely assume your precinct will be the same as it was the last time you voted. c. You should go to My Voter Page to confirm your voting location https://youtu.be/9UiKfVZ4buc

If you live in the same place, your voting location is always the same. So, if you've voted on Election Day before, you can safely assume your precinct will be the same as it was the last time you voted.

What is the effect of same-day voter registration on turnout? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a. Increases b. Stays the same c. Decreases

Increases

Which of the following summarizes the rational choice model of voting? a. Individuals choose to vote if the expected benefits of voting exceed the costs b. Individual voters are only looking for economic gain when casting their votes c. Rational individuals choose to vote in greater numbers d. Individuals usually choose the least costly option

Individuals choose to vote if the expected benefits of voting exceed the costs

Which of the following is NOT something on the checklist of items to remember before heading out to vote in person? a. Make sure you have your valid photo ID b. Make sure you know your voting location c. Make sure to pack a cooler with drinks in it to share with everyone who is waiting in line d. Remember this number or load it into your phone (1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683) e. Be ready to pull up the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page (www.mvp.sos.ga.gov) or have the app loaded on your phone f. Make sure your cell phone is charged

Make sure to pack a cooler with drinks in it to share with everyone who is waiting in line

Which of the following describes what happens when one or more Georgian voting precincts are operating under capacity? a. Voters must send in their ballots by mail b. Multiple precincts vote at the same polling station c. The election is delayed

Multiple precincts vote at the same polling station

Fill in the Blanks The fact that the probability of casting the decisive vote is nearly zero but people still incur costs to cast a vote is called the - blank1 - of voting.

Paradox

Which of the following is NOT something you can do on My Voter Page? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a. Find your early voting location and its hours b. Register to vote c. Find your polling location on election day d. Pay your poll tax e. View a sample ballot so you can research your decisions before you head out to vote f. Request an absentee ballot g. Check voter registration status

Pay your poll tax Explanation Good news! You don't have to pay a poll tax because poll taxes have been unconstitutional since the ratification of the 24th Amendment in 1964. You CAN, however, do all of those other things at the MVP website.

Pair the type of election with the level of voter turnout. Presidential Midterm Local Press space or enter to grab Highest Press space or enter to grab Lower Press space or enter to grab Lowest

Presidential -> Highest Midterm -> Lower Local -> Lowest