Political Participation and Voting

What is the goal of voter mobilization?

• To decrease voter turnout

• To ensure people have the right information to vote

• To discourage people from voting

• To limit voter registration

Which form of communication is considered the most effective for voter mobilization?

• Direct mail

• Impersonal phone calls

• Social media

• Face to face

How does electoral competition affect voter turnout?

• It decreases voter turnout

• It has no effect on voter turnout

• It increases voter turnout

• It depends on the type of election

who controls voter registration and voting itself?

• states

• federal government

• president

• congress

Which states are considered battleground states in the electoral college?

• California, New York, and Alabama

• Florida, Arizona, and Pennsylvania

• Texas, Ohio, and Michigan

• Georgia, North Carolina, and Wisconsin

What is the purpose of ballot measures?

• To increase voter awareness and interest

• To decrease voter turnout

• To limit voter registration

• To discourage people from voting

What is the typical voting age in many democracies?

• 16

• 17

• 18

• 21

What is digital political participation?

• Attending campaign events and rallies

• Contributing money to campaigns

• Discussing issues and candidates through social media and email

• Protesting and striking

Which age group votes the most?

• 25-44

• 65+

• 45-64

• 18-24

socioeconomic status is based on education, income and occupational prestige.

• false

• true