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.