AP US GOV UNIT V Review

Which amendment to the Constitution granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including formerly enslaved people?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What did the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution achieve?

• It granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.

• It granted African American men the right to vote.

• It changed the practice for electing Senators.

• It eliminated poll taxes.

Which amendment changed the practice for electing Senators from a vote by state legislatures to a direct vote by the people?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

What is the term for the voting behavior of individuals who vote based on predictions of how a party or candidate will perform in the future?

• Rational choice voting

• Retrospective voting

• Prospective voting

• Straight ticket voting

Which amendment eliminated poll taxes, a structural barrier to voting?

• 17th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What is the minimum voting age established by the 26th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 25 years old

Which type of voting refers to individuals who vote for all of the candidates from one political party on a ballot?

• Rational choice voting

• Retrospective voting

• Prospective voting

• Straight ticket voting

Which of the following is considered a structural barrier that can influence voter turnout?

• Political efficacy and engagement

• Dependence on professional consultants for campaigns

• Polling hours and availability of absentee ballots

• Impact of social media on campaign communication

What type of election typically sees more voter turnout?

• Presidential elections

• Midterm elections

• State-controlled elections

• Local school board elections

Which factor does NOT influence voter choice?

• Candidate characteristics

• Contemporary political issues

• Duration of election cycles

• Party identification and ideological orientation