Unit 3 - Political Parties and Elections Review 2

Based on the graph, in which of the following countries is voter turnout lowest?

• Belgium

• United States

• Denmark

• Australia

Which group is more likely to vote?

• college degree holders

• low income people

• young age group people

• ethnic minorities

Which of the following makes it harder to vote?

• Election Day voter registration laws

• voter ID laws

• vote by mail laws

• The Motor Voter Act

Which states tend to have higher voter turnout?

• States with a lot of young voters

• States with a lot of low education level voters

• States with photo ID laws

• States with Election Day voter registration

Which of the following helps to explain why voter turnout is lower in the United States than in other democracies?

• The United States hold fewer elections

• The United States hold elections midweek.

• The United States elects fewer officeholders.

• The United States has a multiple partisan election system.

Which of the following statements indicates a high level of political efficacy?

• "People like me can influence what the government does."

• "I should vote to honor those who sacrificed their lives to make America free."

• "Voting in the United States is so easy that there is no excuse for not voting."

• "Democracy is only democratic if citizens participate in the process."

Why are people with higher-than-average education more likely to vote?

• Education helps voters recognize differences between the candidates.

• Education enables voters to calculate the probability that their vote will decide the election.

• Education increases intolerance, which then encourages turnout.

• Education depresses political efficacy, which then encourages turnout.

Why is it sometimes difficult for citizens to engage in policy voting?

• Competing candidates usually have the same positions on issues.

• Election officials prevent using policy-based voter guides in the voting booth.

• Candidates are often intentionally vague about their issue stances.

• The media tend to overwhelm voters with policy information.

A core function of political parties is __________.

• nominating candidates

• reducing accountability mechanisms

• narrowing voter choice

• dividing the electorate

What important role do third parties play in American democracy?

• They simplify citizens' choices on Election Day

• They bring new voters into the electorate.

• They draft most legislation that is eventually enacted by one of the major parties.

• They frequently win elections in crucial swing states.