PSCI Political Participation wkbk

Why is it important to seek out more information when voting on initiatives than when voting for officeholders?

Initiatives do not have partisan cues, which can provide a shortcut for decision making.

Why is voter participation in elections at all levels of government in the United States important?

It promotes the stability of our democracy, it is an opportunity to vote one's preferences, and it is a measure of the accountability of elected representatives.

Which of the following groups is most affected by voter identification laws?

Lower-income, young, and minority voters are most affected by voter identification laws.

Which of the following statements represents the views of those who support voter identification laws?

Showing a valid form of identification to vote increases public trust in election outcomes.

Which of the following statements best describes the changes in presidential election turnout expressed in Figure 2?

The highest rate of increase in turnout was between the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections.

A supporter of the initiative is MOST likely to make which of the following arguments?

The immediate economic impact does not outweigh the potential long-term environmental hazards

Which of the following statements best describes the data presented in Figure 2?

Voter turnout in U.S. midterm elections was consistent until the last election

What do the bar graphs in figure 4 reveal

Voter turnout is typically the highest among citizens 60 and older

What racial/ethnic group has shown the greatest increase in voter participation rates in presidential elections?

african americans

In general, where does voter participation in U.S. elections rank in comparison with voter participation in Belgium, France, and the UK?

among the lowest percentages

What racial/ethnic group consistently turns out to vote at the highest rate in presidential elections?

anglos

What country has the highest overall level of voter participation among these four countries?

belgium

Which of the following demographic groups exhibits the highest rate of participation in U.S. elections

elderly voters

How much did participation in U.S. presidential elections among voters aged 18 to 29 change between 2012 and 2016?

it increased by 1 percent

What two racial/ethnic groups are consistently most similar in their rates of voter participation across elections between 1996 and 2016?

latinos and asian americans

Voter participation rates in the United States are lowest in what type of election?

local elections

According to the text, what is a potential environmental hazard of fracking?

reduced air quality

What country has experienced the largest overall decline in voter participation rates?

united kingdom