Participation and Voting quiz – Flashcards
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About ________ percent of eligible voters turn out for midterm congressional elections.
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33
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It is likely that eliminating state-level voter registration laws would
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increase voter turnout among younger people
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Social capital refers to
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community networks that motivate political participation
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Studies have discovered ________ to be the key element of successful mobilization efforts
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Personal Contact
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Under the Constitution, ________ has/have the power to regulate elections.
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State Legislature
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What bloc of voters has recently been called "the sleeping giant"?
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Latino Americans
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When did African Americans truly gain voting rights in the United States without fear of reprisal?
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1965
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Which of the following is NOT a reform that has attempted to make voting easier?
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Voter ID laws
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Which of the following statements about the digital divide is NOT true?
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All racial and ethnic groups in the United States are equally likely to have online access.
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________ is the single most important factor in predicting whether an individual votes.
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Education Level
