POLS 207 Exam 3 Ch. 6-7

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What elections are known to have LOWEST turnout?

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Municipal elections.

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Which form of public participation has the HIGHEST impact on policy?

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Seeking Public Office.

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What is 'e' in the equation Voting = Cost_1 + Cost_2 + ... e?

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Civic duty.

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What region of states are more likely to have Initiative and Referendum?

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Western.

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Why does voter turnout appear higher when using VEP instead of VAP?

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The denominator is smaller creating a larger percentage.

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Define Voter Turnout.

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

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What is the difference between VEP and VAP?

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VEP (Voting Eligible Population) includes only those eligible to vote, while VAP (Voting Age Population) includes all individuals of voting age.

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What is the significance of civic duty in voting behavior?

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Civic duty motivates individuals to participate in elections, influencing overall voter turnout.

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What are Initiatives in the context of public policy?

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Initiatives are proposals that allow citizens to propose legislation or constitutional amendments through a petition process.

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What are Referendums?

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Referendums are direct votes in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can result in the adoption of new laws.