Voting and Elections

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9th - 12th Grade

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Carie Barry

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15 Slides • 23 Questions

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What is the average voter turnout in U.S. presidential elections?

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Why are elections essential?

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A) They are essential for democratic politics

B) They are only necessary for selecting the president

C) They are not important

D) They are required for economic stability

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What do elections principally ensure?

A) Popular sovereignty

B) Financial transparency

C) International relations

D) Technological advancements

Majority rule

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According to the chart, which age group has the highest voter turnout percentage?

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Which demographic group has a lower voter turnout percentage compared to 'Whites, Non-Hispanic' according to the chart?

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Which factor increases the likelihood of voting according to socio-economic status?

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How does the level of education affect voting behavior?

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More education decreases the likelihood of voting

More education increases the likelihood of voting

Education level has no impact on voting

Only primary education affects voting

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What does 'Efficacy' refer to in the context of voting?

The efficiency of the voting process

The amount of faith and impact citizens feel they have upon their government

The effectiveness of election campaigns

The voting technology used

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Which group of people has the highest voting record?

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People who work for private companies

People who work for the government

Self-employed individuals

Unemployed individuals

Multiple Choice

What is one reason for low voter turnout that relates to the scheduling of elections?

The weather

Date & time of the year (Tuesday, during the week)

Lack of "good" choices

Eligibility rules & registration requirements

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Which factor contributes to low voter turnout due to feelings of disconnection with the political process?

Alienation, apathy about politics (since the 1960s)

Lack of voter mobilization

The weather

Lack of "good" choices

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According to the list, what unusual reason is cited for low voter turnout?

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Lack of Motivation

The weather

Date & time of the year

Eligibility rules & registration requirements

Multiple Choice

What was the primary goal of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993?

To decrease voting opportunities

To enhance voting opportunities for every American

To limit voter registration methods

To require photo identification for voting

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Based on the graph, what was the voter turnout percentage in the 2016 presidential elections in the US?

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49.3%

50.4%

60.1%

80%

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According to the graph, how does the voter turnout in midterm elections compare to presidential elections?

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Based on the trends shown in the graph, which age group consistently reported the highest voting rates from 1980 to 2016?

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Which age group showed the most significant increase in voting rates between 1980 and 2016 according to the graph?

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What was a common characteristic of voters in the early 19th century United States, according to state constitutions from 1820-1830?

Voters were mostly young adults

Voters were primarily non-property owning men

Voters were mostly white males who owned property

All citizens were allowed to vote

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What significant right did the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, passed in 1869, grant?

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Women the right to vote

All men the right to vote regardless of race

Children the right to vote

Non-citizens the right to vote

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What did the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, passed on August 18, 1920, grant to women?

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What was the primary purpose of the 24th Amendment, passed by Congress on January 23, 1964?

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To outlaw literacy tests

To lower the voting age

To outlaw poll taxes

To grant voting rights to 18-year-olds

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What was the significant change brought about by the 26th Amendment, passed on July 1, 1971?

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Women were allowed to vote

Voting age was lowered from 21 to 18

Poll taxes were outlawed

Literacy tests were banned

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the right to vote is called

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