AP Gov 5.2- Voter Turnout

What does the National Voter Registration Act, also known as the 'motor-voter law,' aim to do?

• Require photo ID for all voters

• Increase participation in federal elections by making it easier to register to vote

• Make it harder to register to vote

• Decrease voter turnout

Which type of primary election might have lower voter turnout?

• Open primary elections

• State-controlled elections

• Closed primary elections

• National elections

What is a significant factor in determining voter turnout?

• Party identification and ideological orientation

• The weather on election day

• The type of paper ballots are printed on

• Candidate's hair color

How can automatic voter registration (AVR) affect voter turnout?

• It makes registration more complicated

• It decreases voter turnout

• It has no effect on voter turnout

• It makes the registration process more convenient and can increase turnout

What might decrease voter turnout among marginalized communities?

• Online voter registration

• Same-day registration

• Voter ID laws

• Automatic voter registration

Which elections tend to have higher voter turnout rates?

• Presidential elections

• Local school board elections

• State-controlled elections

• Midterm elections

What is the impact of voter registration deadlines on voter turnout?

• Makes it easier for people to vote

• May decrease turnout as some individuals miss the deadline

• No impact

• Increases turnout by creating urgency

What role does the federal government play in elections?

• It has no role in elections

• It chooses the candidates

• It only counts the votes

• It creates and enforces campaign finance rules

Why might some Americans not turn out to vote?

• They believe their vote doesn't matter

• They prefer to vote online only

• They are too young to vote

• They vote in every election

What is the gender gap in voting?

• Men vote in higher numbers than women

• There is no gender gap in voting

• Women tend to support the Democratic Party more than men

• Only men are allowed to vote in certain states