What is the longest period of residence that any state today requires before permitting new residents to vote?
90 days
100
The list of a precint's registered voters
What are poll books
100
Define Off Year Elections
Even year elections taking place in order to elect many positions including Senators, and House of Representative Members.
NOT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEARS
100
What famed president in the early 19th century famously extended suffrage?
President Andrew Jackson
100
Independent -----------------> Party Identification
Independets have no party affiliation. They do not identify with either of the Major Parties
200
What region was the poll tax once used? AND why was it abolished?
The south. + because it was used to discriminate against African Americans
200
A person who lives in a state for a short time is called a.....
A Transient
200
Define Political Efficacy
The thought that you have an impact in politics
200
What does the term Franchise mean?
The ability to vote
200
Gender Gap-----------------------------> Party Identification
Women Tend to identify more with democrats, and men tend to identify more with Republicans
300
Literacy tests were banned by _________ because they were __________
What is Congress, used to discriminate against African Americans
300
The ability to read and write
Literacy
300
What is the definition of Political Socialization
The process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions.
300
Define Electorate
People eligible to vote
300
Party Identification----------------> Straight Ticket Voting
If you identify with a party, you may be more likely to only vote for one party in an election
400
Name four pieces of information that are typically required when registering to vote.
Name
Residence/Address
Liscence Number
Social Security Number
Age
Place of Birth
Length of Residence
400
Remove from a list of legal voters
Purge
400
Define Gender Gap
Women generally tend to favor the democrats by a margin of five to ten percent while men favor the republican party to a similar degree.
400
Describe both the 15th and 19th amendments and their importance.
15th- After Civil War African Americans are allowed the right to vote. 6% more of the population of America
19th - After WW1 women were extended the right to vote.50% more of the population of America
400
Off Year Elections-------------------> Political Efficacy
People who have high political efficiacy may participate more in Off year elections
People feel like they are effective in politics are probably more likely to vot in non-presidential election years.
500
Name three groups that are most widely barred from voting
Felons/Criminals
Mentally Disabled
Dishonorably Discarged from Military Service
500
Procedure of Voter Identification
Registration
500
What voting behavior might an independent voter display?
Split Ticket Voting
500
List Three Constitutional Ammendments that have extended suffrage
15th
19th
23rd
26th
500
Political Socialization------------------> Political Efficicacy
The process in which someone gains their political views will influence whether or not they feel effective in politics