History of Voting
What was the motivation for the giving 18 year old’s the right to vote?
The Vietnam war
Who tend to vote more: Older or younger Americans?
Older
How does each state get its number of Electoral College votes? (Math problem)
# senators + # members of HoR
How often is a census done?
Every 10 years
What is the color and animal of the republican party?
Red, elephant
What exempted white voters from voting requirements?
The grandfather clauses
Which ethnicities tend to vote more: White, Latino, Asian, African American
White + African American
What is the biggest problem with the Electoral College?
Winning the popular vote does not mean you win the Electoral College
Who has always been directly elected by the people?
The HoR
How do minor parties influence elections?
Take away votes from major parties
Name two barriers that were specific to the latino vote.
Language barrier, and citizenship
What is a reason why richer Americans vote more?
More at stake, being around others who value politics/knowledge, can take the time to vote
When was the 12th Amendment passed?
1804
Which Amendment changed the Senate elections?
17th Amendment
What were the three minor parties mentioned by Ms. G?
Constitution Party, Libertarian Party, Green Party
What characteristics determined whether you could vote in the first nine presidential elections?
White, property owning, males, tax paying
What three types of people are most likely to vote?
Older, richer, educated Americans
How is the Electoral College seen as a gatekeeper?
Public get indirect vote protects against rash + ignorant voters
Who can vote in a semi-open primary?
Anyone
What are 2 reasons that people join political parties?
Ideological reasons, career ambitions, or wanting to belong
Which Amendment allowed all men the right vote?
15 th Amendment
Voter turnout by race and ethnicity varies unless you consider what factor?
Education levels of ethnic groups
Which two elections have been sent to the HoR?
1800, 1824
What fraction of senators are up for re-election at a time?
1/3
Which president was the democratic party donkey named for?
Andrew Jackson