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This word means someone believes their vote makes a difference
What is political efficacy?
In this type of primary - only members of that party can vote.
What is a closed primary?
What is the main purpose of a political party?
What is to control government by winning elections ?
Who can't vote today?
Who are felons, crazy people, and aliens?
The concept that people tend to consume media sources they agree with, thus reinforcing the political views they already hold is known as:
What is selective exposure?
this is another word for suffrage 9the right to vote)
What is franchise?
In this type of primary - any registered voter can vote.
What is an open primary?
Which party system is most common in a typical dictatorship?
What is a one-party system?
What is likely to be a statement from someone who does not have political efficacy?
What is "My vote doesn't matter so I'm not going to vote?"
Political socialization is a term that best refers to
What is the the process by which people acquire political beliefs and values?
This was a tax paid to vote
What is a poll tax?
This was a test you had to take in order to vote.
What is a literacy test?
In general, when has control of the government switched from one party to another - aka realigning elections?
The single most significant and lasting predictor of how a person will vote is their ____.
What is their party ID?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and participation in politics?
The higher one’s socioeconomic status, the greater the probability of active involvement in the political process including voting.
The principle that men vote for their party while women vote for who they think is best is called the:
What is the gender gap?
This allowed you to vote IF you failed the literacy test.
What is a 'grandfather clause'?
Why do states have voter registration?
What is to prevent voter fraud?
What type of ballot encourages people to vote a straight ticket?
What is a party column ballot?
Based on your knowledge of politics, candidate for president would be most likely to get the support of the 65+ crowd by supporting which of the following proposals:
What is Social Security?
This word means something is supported by both parties.
What is bi-partisan?
This is an election in which power shifts from one major party to another.
What is a re-aligning election?
Historically - what kept certain groups of voters such as African Americans, Native Americans, and Latinos from voting?
What are literacy tests, and poll taxes.
Which type of minor party does not last very long?
What is a Single Issue Party.
Most splinter Parties ___
What is form around a strong personality?