AP Gov Unit 5 Test

Which of the following best summarizes the voter registration process in the United States?

• Voter registration is a national process that is uniform among the states.

• States can require citizens to register to vote one year in advance of an election.

• Voter registration helps assure accuracy in the election outcomes.

• Efforts to ease registration have dramatically increased voter turnout

Younger voters are the group least likely to vote in elections. This can cost the states a lot of money, as they are required to have enough ballots printed for all registered voters. Because of the low voter turnout in the 18-24-year-old age group, the Arizona state legislature votes to pass a bill that changes the age to vote in Arizona to 24. What aspect of the United States Constitution does this act by Arizona’s state legislature violate?

• Due Process

• The Elastic Clause

• The 26th Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

A presidential candidate has a history of being uncooperative with opposing political parties, has made discriminatory comments and uses abusive language, and has signed bills that suspend civil rights. A voter based their decision not to vote for this candidate because of the candidate’s unfavorable past behaviors. Which voting model best explains this voter’s decision?

• Retrospective

• Prospective

• Rational Choice

• Party Line

In the 1990’s it became clear that voter turnout was lower than it should have been. Surveys were conducted that revealed citizens were struggling to properly register, found ballot access too difficult on election day, and were being turned away due to improper ID. Which of the following has NOT been an effort to increase voter-turnout?

• National Voter Registration Act (Motor-Voter Law)

• Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA)

• Help America Vote Act (HAVA)

• Provisional ballots and Signature ID

Linkage institutions include all of the following EXCEPT...

• Interest Groups

• Political Parties

• Domestic Policy

• Mass Media

According to the passage above, which of the following statements is true?

• Tech for Campaigns is a SuperPAC working to elect Democrats to office.

• Democrats are better at technology than Republicans are.

• Large tech companies, like Google and Apple, prefer Democratic candidates.

• Tech for Campaigns is a volunteer organization working to help Democrats.

The passage above reflects which of the following shifts in American politics?

• An increased use and reliance on technology for fundraising and campaigning.

• The increased importance of Super PACs on political campaigns.

• A concession that television is no longer the best way to reach a broad audience.

• The belief that young voters are the key to winning elections in 2020 and beyond.

Which of the following illustrates establishing a party platform?

Which of the following is a direct result of American elections using a winner-take-all plurality system?

• Interest group membership is quite high.

• Political parties are more powerful than in other nations.

• Third parties have difficulty attracting voters.

• Voters are less likely to show up on election day.

The Libertarian Party was established in 1971 to act as a third party, seeking to limit the size and scope of government as much as possible. Which of the following is the most realistic hope that the Libertarians have of getting their policy initiatives enacted?

• Convincing one of the major two parties to adopt some of their ideas

• Having a candidate win the Electoral College and become president

• Getting one of their candidates elected governor of a large state like Texas or Florida

• Replacing the Republican party as the go-to party for conservative Americans