We The People Chptr 8
which of the following statements about socioeconomic status and political participation is accurate
Americans of higher socioeconomic status participate more in politics, including voting
what is the most important factor in predicting whether an individual votes?
education level
The main goal of the group Rock the Vote is to
encourage young people to vote.
voting rights for black men were established in the constitution by the ___ amendment
fifteenth
Laws that automatically register residents to vote in elections
have been enacted in 19 states and the district of columbia
compared to other developed countries, voter turnout in the united states is
lower
what is the gender gap
the difference in support for republicans and democrats among men and women
what is turnout?
the percentage of eligible individuals who actually vote
sufferage is
the right to vote
what was notable about the 2018 midterm elections?
turnout was up significantly and was more akin to turnout in presidential elections
which if the following is a so-called traditional form of political activity?
volunteering for a campaign
___ is the single most important political act for most americans
voting
women won the right to vote in
1920
what are permanent absentee ballots?
a voting option available in some states in which voters are automatically send a ballot for each election rather than requesting an absentee ballot
gerrymandering may
reduce voter turnout by creating fewer competitive elections.