1.4 SQ#3

What are barriers to voting?

• Measures to increase voter turnout

• Impediments that prevent or hinder citizens from voting

• Laws that protect voter rights

• Steps to simplify the voting process

At which stages can barriers to voting occur?

• Only during voter registration

• Only when casting the vote on election day

• Throughout the entire voting process

• Only during the counting of votes

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to voting?

• Voter registration

• ID requirements

• Redistricting

• Political campaigning

What is the purpose of redistricting?

• To adjust the boundaries of electoral districts to reflect changes in population

• To elect new political leaders

• To change the location of the capital city

• To redraw the national borders

When does redistricting often occur?

• After the census

• Before a presidential election

• Once a decade, independently of any events

• Whenever a new political party comes to power

What is the significance of the census in the context of redistricting?

• It provides the names of all citizens eligible to vote

• It provides population data that impacts representation in the House of Representatives

• It determines the number of political parties in a region

• It is used to calculate the GDP of the nation

How does the census influence the allocation of resources?

• By determining military spending

• By influencing sports team locations

• By impacting funding at federal and state levels

• By controlling trade tariffs

What does gerrymandering involve?

• Redrawing district boundaries to improve efficiency

• Manipulating the boundaries of an electoral district to favor one party disproportionately

• Ensuring fair representation by adjusting electoral districts

• Changing the voting system to a proportional representation model

Where did the term "gerrymander" originate from?

• A law passed in 1812

• The name of a famous politician

• The combination of Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry's name and the word "salamander"

• A court case regarding electoral districts

What is one of the impacts of gerrymandering on representation?

• It ensures a fair representation of all political affiliations.

• It results in distorted representation where elected officials do not accurately reflect the electorate's preferences.

• It increases the efficiency of the electoral process.

• It guarantees equal voting power for all groups.