Voting
What is the 19th Amendment?
This U.S. constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920.
What is a protest or rally?
Attending one of these large public gatherings is a form of direct political participation
What is political efficacy?
The belief that your single vote matters is most closely tied to this concept.
What is an interest group?
Joining one of these groups can give individuals a louder collective voice in politics.
What is voter suppression?
The term for when voting is made harder through laws that reduce polling places or restrict mail-in ballots.
What is campaign involvement / political contribution?
Donating money to a candidate’s campaign is this type of participation.
What is internal efficacy?
The belief that you personally can understand and influence politics.
What is decreased turnout?
Low levels of efficacy usually lead to this effect on voting behavior.
What is external efficacy?
The belief that the government will respond to citizens’ actions.
What is collective efficacy / solidarity?
Social movements often build efficacy by creating this sense of shared identity.