The practice of voting connects best to which Constitutional principle below?
The United States has which kind of Political Party System?
What word best describes someone who is to the right on the political ideology spectrum?
Which is not a qualification for voting in the United States?
Any American political party other than the Democrats or Republicans is called:
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Straight Ticket Voter | arrow_right_alt | Despite being eligible to vote, Lisa does not register or participate in elections because she believes politicians are all the same and that her vote won’t change anything. |
Voter Apathy | arrow_right_alt | A voter in California feels like their vote in a presidential election does not matter because the state has historically voted for the same party in every election. |
Voter Suppression | arrow_right_alt | Jonathan automatically selects every candidate from the same political party during every election without researching individual candidates or their policies. |
Swing Voter | arrow_right_alt | Maria voted for a Democratic candidate for Congress because she supports their healthcare policy, but she chose a Republican presidential candidate because she agrees with their foreign policy stance. |
Split Ticket Voter | arrow_right_alt | A state legislature closes multiple polling places in areas with high minority populations, making it difficult for residents to vote. |
Voter Efficacy | arrow_right_alt | A voter in a competitive state, who has previously supported both Democratic and Republican candidates, carefully weighs each candidate’s policies and could be persuaded by campaign efforts from either side. |
Which of the following situations explains the political process of "voting"?
Early voting and mail-in voting are often implemented to:
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Electoral College system in U.S. presidential elections?
What system do we use to elect the president of the United States?
What is NOT a factor that may hinder the voting process for some people?
Which of the following life experiences could significantly alter someone’s political ideology? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is NOT a beneficial aspect of the two party system?
Which of the following has never been a factor in determining whether an American citizen has a right to vote?
All of the following are reasons why it is difficult for a third party candidate to become President EXCEPT:
Which of the following is an accurate summary of political parties in American politics?
Democrats tend to prefer __________, while Republicans prefer _________________.
How do we calculate how many electoral votes for the whole United States?
270
100
5
260
538
3
435
535
_____ Senators
______ House of Representative Members
______ Electors for DC
Membership in either of the two major parties is:
The Electoral College system was created to:
__________ are people eligible to vote with no registered party identification.
The Electoral College is consisted of....
270
535
538
536
votes total through the United States
votes to win presidency
Match the Voting Amendments
19th Amendment
24th Amendment
15th Amendment
26th Amendment
In 1920, Elizabeth showed up to the polls even though many people in her town believed women shouldn’t vote. She cast her ballot, knowing she was part of a historic moment.
During the Vietnam War, young men were being drafted at 18 but were not allowed to vote until they were 21. Activists pushed for change, arguing that if they were old enough to fight, they should be old enough to vote.
In 1965, Luis was frustrated that his grandfather had to take an unfair literacy test before being allowed to vote, even though he had lived in the U.S. his whole life. He knew this was part of a long history of suppressing voters of color.
In the early 1960s, David’s father had to choose between paying a tax to vote or using the money to buy groceries for his family. Because of this financial barrier, he wasn’t able to participate in elections.
What is the significance of swing states?
The Supreme Court case Shelby County v. Holder (2013) significantly weakened which major voting rights law?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a two-party system? How might a multiparty system impact political representation?