Voting Behavior & Turnout
What type of voting behavior is shown when a voter chooses a candidate based on which policies will benefit them personally?
Rational choice voting
True or false? A candidate can win the presidency if they lose the electoral vote as long as they won the popular vote.
False
What are the structures called that connect citizens to the government and allow them to influence policymaking?
Linkage institutions
What are organizations called that raise and spend money to influence elections and support candidates?
PACs (Political Action Committees)
Which amendment protected voting rights for African American men?
15th
What type of voting is demonstrated when a voter evaluates an incumbent based on their past performance in office?
Retrospective Voting
What is it called when a voter selects candidates from the same political party for every office on the ballot?
Straight-ticket voting
Which foundational document essentially references interest groups when discussing the dangers of factions?
Federalist 10
What type of media coverage focuses on polling, momentum, and campaign strategy rather than policy issues?
Horse Race Journalism
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
19th
What type of voting is occurring when a voter chooses a candidate based on their proposed future policies and campaign promises?
Prospective Voting
What type of elections typically have higher voter turnout due to increased national attention and perceived importance?
Presidential elections
What type of organization represents specific causes, lobbies policymakers, and mobilizes supporters?
Interest Groups
What type of campaign is illustrated when candidates focus more on personal image and messaging rather than party platforms?
Candidate-centered campaigns
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th
What category of factors is illustrated when long wait times, strict voter ID laws, and limited polling access reduce voter turnout?
Structural barriers
What electoral system is demonstrated when a candidate wins all of a state’s electoral votes after receiving the most votes in that state?
Winner-take-all system
What collective action problem occurs when individuals benefit from a group’s efforts without contributing to it?
Free rider problem
What federal law attempted to limit soft money contributions and regulate campaign advertising?
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
Which amendment eliminated poll taxes?
24th
What concept explains why voters may choose not to participate in elections because they believe their vote will not make a difference?
Political efficacy
What are the three main methods states use to select party nominees? Briefly describe each
Closed primary, Open primary, Caucus
What strategy do interest groups use when they submit legal arguments to courts in order to influence judicial decisions?
Amicus curiae briefs
What is the term for the media’s ability to influence which issues the public views as important?
Agenda Setting
Which amendment established the direct election of senators?
17th