Ch 8 Public Opinion and Voting Test

Front

Which of these is the most accurate way of gauging overall public opinion between elections? Options: Through public opinion polls., Through direct mailings to the public., Through phone calls to individuals., Through public opinion strategies.

Back

Through public opinion polls.

Front

Typically, liberals and some moderates vote for Democrats, and conservatives vote for Republicans. This exemplifies the effect of ___ on voting behavior.

Back

ideology

Front

The Twenty-fourth Amendment outlawed ___ in national elections.

Back

poll taxes

Front

The ___ was passed in 1965 to prohibit state and local governments, particularly in the South, from interfering with the voting privileges of African Americans.

Back

Voting Rights Act

Front

Which is part of the Motor Voter Law? Options: You can vote at the BMV., You are offered voter registration at the BMV., You can have a vote for every car you have., Only people who own a car can vote.

Back

You are offered voter registration at the BMV.

Front

This Amendment gave Washington DC three electors in the Electoral College.

Back

23rd

Front

What is the most influential factor affecting people's political opinions? Options: opinion leaders, media, peer groups, family

Back

family

Front

Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote? Options: 15th, 19th, 24th, 26th

Back

15th

Front

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

Back

19th

Front

Which amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote?

Back

26th