4.2 Practice Activity

Which of the following sociological factors influences us the most?

• Family

• Party identification

• Income & Occupation

• Geography

Where are Republicans more likely to live?

• Rural and suburban areas

• Urban areas

• Cities

• California

What is the strongest psychological factor that influences our voting?

• Party identification

• Education

• Family

• Gender

_________ are people who do not cast vote for every candidate on the ballot.

• Non voting voters

• Aliens

• The electorate

• Independents

Which election usually has the HIGHEST voter turn out?

• Mayor elections

• Homecoming court elections

• Presidential elections

• Governor elections

A person is more likely to vote democratic if they live ______________.

• in a big city

• in a small town

• on a rural farm

• near the Atlantic Ocean

People who vote for some candidates from opposing parties on the same ballot are known to _______ their ticket.

• zig zag

• split

• rip

• confuse

In recent years, there is a ________ number of young people who are independent.

• rising

• declining

Living in _______ time zone can be a reason why people don't vote.

• Eastern

• Central

• Mountain

• Western

Which of the following is NOT a reason why people can't legally vote?

• Non US Citizens

• Determined mentally ill by a state

• Convicted of a felony

• Transportation issues