Im working on a History exercise and need support.
Answer the following questions.
1) Check all that apply.
the United States.
2) Check all that apply.
Why does a high or low voter turnout not always ensure a legitimate election? Select THREE reasons.
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If the turnout is too low, then the election results do not reflect the will of the people. | |
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High turnout might reflect anger more than reasonable choices. | |
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If the turnout is too high, then the citizens are boycotting the election. | |
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Low voter turnout might reflect contentment of voters with the way things are. | |
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If the turnout is too low, then blocs of discontented voters may have boycotted the election. | |
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If the turnout is too high, then there is the appearance of corruption. |
3) Select the best answer.
Which statement is NOT a requirement when registering to vote?
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One must fill out a form with a state or local election office in person or online. | |
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One must provide proof of ones residency. | |
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One must be a U.S. citizen. | |
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One must sign a statement of understanding with a recognized political party. |
4) Select the best answer.
Why are individuals with a strong sense of political efficacy more likely to vote than those lacking such a sense?
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Citizens with political efficacy are more likely to support third-party candidates. | |
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Citizens with political efficacy have access to inside knowledge. | |
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A person with political efficacy believes in principles more than action. | |
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more likely to take action. |
5) Check all that apply.
Select TWO reasons why get-out-the-vote drives are effective in mobilizing voters.
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Voters are reminded of their civic responsibility to vote. | |
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The political party focuses on getting its supporters out to vote. | |
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Voters are promised small gifts for showing up to vote. | |
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The political party attempts to persuade opponents to support its candidate for office. |
6) Select the best answer.
According to the chart, why is the Reading system effective?
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It identifies people who need to be registered to vote. | |
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civic responsibility. | |
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It serves as a means of converting the opposition over to the other side. | |
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It encourages those who dont vote to get out and vote. |
7) Check all that apply.
Select TWO reasons why registration and voting laws might discourage voter turnout.
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In some parts of the country, voting laws are still very prejudicial. | |
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Voter ID laws may discourage potential voters who do not have ready access to photo identification. | |
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Registration laws can be complex, and fulfilling them can be time-consuming. | |
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the polling station. |
8) Select the best answer.
The belief that one can make a difference in government is referred to as ____.
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advancement ability | |
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political efficacy | |
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public virtue | |
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capacity for change |
9) Select the best answer.
Voters who cannot make it to a polling station may ____.
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request an absentee ballot in advance | |
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send another person to vote for them | |
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vote over the internet | |
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be out of luck |
10) Select the best answer.
Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton contributed to breaking the ____ keeping women from running for the nations highest office.
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glass ceiling | |
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unwritten rule | |
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iron cage | |
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oak fence |
11) Check all that apply.
Select TWO requirements for a citizen who wishes to run for a public office.
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must be a native of the state in which one plans to run for office | |
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must meet minimum age and residency requirements | |
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must register with the appropriate government office and pay required fees | |
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must register as a member of a recognized political party |
12) Choose the letter in each row that would most likely represent a characteristic of a person who would vote.
| A. a masters degree | B. a GED | C. high school dropout |
| A. $15,000 income | B. $32,000 income | C. $65,000 income | |
| A. truck driver | B. dentist | C. fast-food worker | |
| A. a Democrat | B. an independent | C. a volunteer | |
| A. 30-year-old man | B. senior citizen | C. 18-year-old woman | |
| A. men | B. women | C. about the same |
13) Explain why voting is an essential component to democracy as it relates to the following.
__________________________________
Oppression: ___________________________________
Civil rights: ___________________________________
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