Topic 10

The text says "The Civil Rights Act of 1964 continued the pattern set in earlier [civil rights] laws." In what way did it continue this pattern?

• A. It depended on judicial action to correct racial inequalities.
• B. It relied on civil rights protestors to confront racial inequalities.
• C. It let constitutional amendments address racial inequalities.
• D. It trusted the President to act in matters of racial inequality.

People who believe that their vote can make a difference can be said to have a strong sense of

• A. political efficacy.
• B. political socialization.
• C. political psychology.
• D. political influence.

How did the war in Vietnam impact the passage of the 26th Amendment?

• A. Many young men refused to fight in the war because they were not allowed to vote in elections.
• B. The war led to huge changes in citizen, age, and residency requirements.
• C. Constituents pressured their members of Congress to allow all young men who fought in the war to vote.
• D. People felt that if Americans where old enough to fight in a war, they were old enough to vote

Which argument could be used by those who favor abolishing voter registration requirements?

• A. People should be allowed to register when they apply for a driver's license.
• B. Voter turnout decreased when most States first adopted registration requirements.
• C. Only citizens should be allowed to vote.
• D. Voter registration is a necessary defense against voter fraud

Which of the following voter registration requirements is believed by some to help prevent fraudulent voting today?

• A. demonstrating the ability to read and write
• B. requiring voters to show ID in order to vote
• C. providing proof of permanent residency
• D. paying a small and equitable poll tax

Most States deny the right to vote to which of the following?

• A. people who are only 18 years of age at the time of the election
• B. individuals who have been convicted of a serious crime
• C. anyone serving in public office
• D. people who have neglected to pay their State income or property tax

The Voting Rights Act of 1965

• A. applied to State and local, but not federal elections.
• B. gave the Federal Government power regarding all elections, held anywhere in the country.
• C. granted the States complete control over State and local elections.
• D. applied to federal, but not State and local elections.

Read this excerpt from the text:"Today, every State requires that any person who wants to vote must be able to satisfy qualifications based on three factors: (1) citizenship, (2) residence, and (3) age. The States have some leeway in shaping the details of the first two of these factors; they have almost no discretion with regard to the third one."The reason States have little discretion regarding age qualifications is

• A. the Constitution says that the minimum age for voting cannot be set lower than 18 years.
• B. the Constitution says only the Federal Government can regulate voting rights based on age.
• C. the Constitution says no State can set the minimum age for voting at more than 18 years.
• D. the Constitution says States must get federal approval to determine voting rights based on age.

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE statement about voters aged 18–20?

• A. The number of young voters has gone steadily down in every presidential election since 1972.
• B. Members of this age group consistently vote in higher numbers than Americans 65 and older.
• C. Turnout for this age group has consistently been the highest of all age groups.
• D. Members of this age group have shown themselves to be less likely to vote than any other age group.

Which of the following is the MOST ACCURATE generalization about voter registration?

• A. It helps prevent election fraud, but it could be made more convenient.
• B. It is useful for federal elections, but unfair for State and local contests.
• C. It is necessary, because without it people would not vote in every election.
• D. It is an unnecessary requirement because most people vote in every election.