Voting Amendments
Which amendment was a major milestone in women's suffrage
what is the 19th amendment?
How do 'Motor Voter' laws attempt to increase voter turnout
What is by making voter registration easier when renewing driver's licenses?
What are two core roles political parties play in U.S. elections
What are recruiting candidates and helping them win elections
What is one impact third parties have on elections?
What is introducing new ideas or influencing major party platforms?
What is the incumbency advantage and why does it matter?
What is the electoral edge enjoyed by current officeholders?
Which amendment extended voting rights to formerly enslaved men after the Civil War?
what is the 15th amendment?
Why might photo ID laws reduce turnout among certain groups
What is because they can disproportionately affect minorities and low-income voters
How do political parties influence policy once in Congress
What is by organizing the majority and controlling committee leadership
What structural barriers do third parties face?
What are single-member districts and ballot access restrictions?
What’s the difference between open and closed primaries?
What is open allows any voter to participate, closed only allows party members?
Which amendment expanded suffrage to 18-year-olds during the Vietnam War era?
what is the 26th amendment
How does education level impact a person's likelihood to vote
What is higher education typically increases voter turnout
How have candidate-centered campaigns weakened political parties
What is by shifting focus from party platforms to individual personalities
What is the main objective of interest groups?
What is to influence public policy in favor of their goals
What happens at a party convention? (DNC Democratic National Convention)
What is delegates formally nominate presidential and VP candidates?
Which amendment changed how U.S. Senators are elected, giving the power to the people?
what is the 17th amendment?
What age group is most likely to vote and why
What is older adults, due to habit, stability, and interest in issues
Name a key activity parties use to increase election success
What is voter outreach or media advertising?
How do interest groups use the courts to influence policy?
What is by filing amicus curiae briefs to support their views?
How does the Electoral College function in electing a president?
What is each state’s electors vote based on popular vote outcomes?
Which amendment eliminated poll taxes and removed financial barriers to voting?
What is the 24th amendment
Why do more people vote in presidential elections than midterms?
What is because of higher media attention and perceived importance
What change explains the growing influence of parties in Congress?
What is the increase in party-line voting?
Why are some critics concerned about interest groups?
What is they believe groups may favor elites and distort representation?
Which Supreme Court case allowed unlimited corporate political spending?
What is Citizens United v. FEC?