Definitions
What is voter turnout?
The percentage of eligible voters who actually vote.
About how many people voted in 2016?
138 million
Are older or younger people more likely to vote?
Older people
What does the Motor Voter Law help people do?
Register to vote at the DMV.
What does individual choice mean in voting?
Deciding whether or not to vote.
What does voting-age population mean?
All citizens 18 and older.
What percentage of eligible voters voted in 2016?
59.3%
Do people with higher or lower education vote more?
Higher education
What year was the National Voter Registration Act passed?
1993
What is political apathy?
Lack of interest in politics.
What is voting-eligible population?
Citizens who are allowed to vote excluding non-eligible people.
What percentage of registered voters voted in 2016?
About 70%
Do higher-income or lower-income people vote more?
Higher-income
What did the Help America Vote Act improve?
Voting machines and systems
Do presidential or midterm elections have higher turnout?
Presidential
What’s the difference between voting-age and registered voters?
Registered voters are signed up to vote, while voting-age includes all adults.
Which turnout is higher eligible voters or registered voters?
Registered voters
Name one group less likely to vote
Younger, less educated, or lower-income people
What is a provisional ballot?
A backup ballot if there’s a registration issue.
Name one factor that influences voting.
Age, education, income, or interest.
What is political efficacy?
The belief that your vote matters.
What does the difference between eligible and registered turnout show?
Registration is a big factor in turnout
Why do certain groups vote more?
They have more resources, education, or interest in politics.
How do federal laws affect voter turnout?
They make voting easier and more accessible.
Why are people with high political efficacy more likely to vote?
They believe their vote makes a difference.