Unit 5: Political Participation: Lesson 7

Fill in the Blank

Congressional elections have about a ___% lower turnout compared to other elections.

Open Ended

How do different election processes work in congressional elections?

Multiple Choice

What is a midterm election?

• An election held halfway through the president's term for all House seats and one-third of Senate seats

• An election held at the end of the president's term for all government positions

• An election held every four years for the presidency

• An election held only for local government positions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a significant reason why political participation, such as voting in congressional elections, is important in a democracy?

• It allows citizens to influence government decisions and policies.

• It ensures that only certain groups have power.

• It is required by law in all countries.

• It prevents any changes in government.

Multiple Select

Which of the following factors contribute to the advantage of incumbency in Congress?

• Name recognition

• Support from PACs

• Reputation

• Lack of party support

Open Ended

Explain why incumbents in Congress have a significant advantage over challengers in elections.

Open Ended

Discuss how gerrymandering can impact the outcome of Congressional elections and the competitiveness of districts.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of gerrymandering when drawing Congressional district lines?

• To increase voter turnout

• To ensure equal representation for all parties

• To make one party dominant and reduce competitiveness

• To randomly assign district boundaries

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about congressional elections or political participation after this lesson?