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GoPo Ch 10 Elections and Voting Behavior
GoPo Ch 10 Elections and Voting Behavior
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How are the number of people in the Electoral College determined for each state?
All States Are Equal
Voting Population
House & Senate Membership
Population
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The idea that it is important to support the democratic process is a part of...
political illegitimacy
suffrage
civic duty
mandate theory
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The strongest advocate of the "Mandate Theory' is...
political scientists
the people
the winning candidate
the media
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Compared to other "modern economy" types of nations, the US has ___???___ voter turnout.
the same
much lower
much higher
slightly higher
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The group with the lowest rate of voter turnout is...
union members
college graduates
people over 70
people under 25
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Which Amendment to the US Constitution DIDN'T extend suffrage?
15th
10th
26th
19th
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Which of the following is
NOT
a type of election in the United States?
Primary
Judicial
General
Policy Question
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The state level method of having citizens approve or disapprove proposed legislation.
Initiative
Referendum
Primary Election
Electoral College
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What is
NOT
a characteristic that is positively correlated with voting?
Higher income
More educated
Single
Older
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Suffrage means
The right to vote
The struggle for women's rights
Voting for a losing candidate
Turning out the vote
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The belief that a person can influence the government is known as...
civic duty
partisan identification
rational behavior
political efficacy
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Who directly selects the President of the United States?
Voters
Congress
Electoral College
State Assemblies
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The 2000 Presidential election was so close, that the winner was determined by the state of...
Ohio
Hawaii
Florida
California
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What group is more likely to vote.
Lower Income
Lower Education
Higher Education
Non-Religious
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States that have same day voter registration tend to have...
seen a large decrease in voter turnout
an increase in voter turnout
the same level of voter turnout
a slighly lower level of voter turnout
