Political Participation Vocabulary

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15th Amendment

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This provision stated that the right of citizens to vote may not be denied on account of race or color.

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17th Amendment

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This provision changed the method of election for U.S. senators from state legislators to a popular vote.

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19th Amendment

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This provision granted women’s suffrage.

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24th Amendment

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This provision eliminated the poll tax.

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26th Amendment

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This provision lowered the voting age to 18.

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Prospective Voting

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Voting for a candidate based on campaign promises and a belief that he or she will bring about positive change.

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Retrospective Voting

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Voting for a candidate based on the approval of his or her past actions in office.

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Rational Choice Voting

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Voting for a candidate based on an individual’s best interests, weighing the pros and cons of alternative options.

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Party-Line Voting

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Voting for a candidate based on party loyalty.

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Voter Turnout

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The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election.