Content check — American Government, Chapter 7: Voting and Elections

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Chapter 7: Voting and Elections

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7-1 §7.1 source ↗

Which of the following makes it easy for a citizen to register to vote?

a.
grandfather clause
b.
lengthy residency requirement
c.
National Voter Registration Act
d.
competency requirement

Answer

C. National Voter Registration Act

7-3 §7.1 source ↗

What unusual step did Oregon take to increase voter registration?

a.
The state automatically registers all citizens over eighteen to vote.
b.
The state ended voter registration.
c.
The state sends every resident a voter registration ballot.
d.
The state allows online voter registration.

Answer

A. The state automatically registers all citizens over eighteen to vote.

7-5 §7.1 source ↗

What challenges do college students face with regard to voter registration?

Answer

The main challenge is figuring out where students wish to register, at home or at college. Out-of-state students have an even greater challenge because they have moved across state lines.

7-7 §7.2 source ↗

What characterizes those most likely to vote in the next election?

a.
over forty-five years old
b.
income under $30,000
c.
high school education or less
d.
residency in the South

Answer

A. over forty-five years old

7-9 §7.2 source ↗

What recommendations would you make to increase voter turnout in the United States?

Answer

To increase voter turnout in the United States, I would suggest these options: move to all-mail voting, hold elections on weekends, automatically register voters, and pass federal law that further reduces impediments to voter registration.

7-11 §7.2 source ↗

If you were going to predict whether your classmates would vote in the next election, what questions would you ask them?

Answer

I would ask them their age, educational level, interest in politics, income level, and whether they voted in the last election.

7-13 §7.3 source ↗

Which of the following citizens is most likely to run for office?

a.
Maria Trejo, a 28-year-old part-time sonogram technician and mother of two
b.
Jeffrey Lyons, a 40-year-old lawyer and father of one
c.
Linda Tepsett, a 40-year-old full-time orthopedic surgeon
d.
Mark Forman, a 70-year-old retired steelworker

Answer

B. Jeffrey Lyons, a 40-year-old lawyer and father of one

7-15 §7.3 source ↗

In which type of election are you most likely to see coattail effects?

a.
presidential
b.
midterm
c.
special
d.
caucuses

Answer

A. presidential

7-17 §7.3 source ↗

Why have fewer moderates won primaries than they used to?

Answer

Candidates with extreme viewpoints gain media attention, and primary voters are more ideologically motivated than voters in other elections.

7-19 §7.3 source ↗

Why do parties prefer closed primaries to open primaries?

Answer

Closed primaries do not allow voters affiliated with other parties to vote, thus keeping the decision inside the party.

7-21 §7.4 source ↗

Which factor is most likely to lead to the incumbency advantage for a candidate?

a.
candidate’s socioeconomic status
b.
gerrymandering of the candidate’s district
c.
media’s support of the candidate
d.
candidate’s political party

Answer

B. gerrymandering of the candidate’s district

7-23 §7.4 source ↗

Do physical characteristics matter when voters assess candidates? If so, how?

Answer

Voters tend to vote for candidates who look attractive and competent. They may consider race, gender, height, weight, and other physical attributes.

7-25 §7.5 source ↗

A referendum is not purely direct democracy because the ________.

a.
voters propose something but the governor approves it
b.
voters propose and approve something but the legislature also approves it
c.
government proposes something and the voters approve it
d.
government proposes something and the legislature approves it

Answer

C. government proposes something and the voters approve it

7-27 §7.5 source ↗

Why do some argue that direct democracy is simply a way for the wealthy and businesses to get their own policies passed?

Answer

People of means can easily form interest groups to propose initiatives/recalls and that have the resources to pay for signature collection.

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