American History Quiz

Who are the "Electorate"?

• People who count votes

• People who are eligible to vote

• People who run for office

• People who campaign

What happens when someone is "Disenfranchised"?

• They are allowed to vote

• They are not allowed to vote

• They are elected

• They are registered

Since when have 18-year-olds been allowed to vote?

• Since the 1800s

• Since the 1900s

• Since 18-year-olds were given the vote

• Since 2000

Why do young people often stay away from the polls?

• They are too busy

• They are turned off by politics

• They love politics

• They are always out of town

What is a common feeling among young people about voting?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Passion

• Curiosity

What can increase young people's participation in voting?

• Making voting more difficult

• Educating them about the importance of voting

• Ignoring their opinions

• Discouraging them from voting

What was one effect of voter registration reforms in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century?

• Discouraged voters from going to the polls

• Encouraged more people to vote

• Had no effect on voter turnout

• Increased voter turnout significantly

Which type of election generally has higher voter turnout?

• Presidential elections

• Midterm elections

• Local elections

• State elections

What is the source of the data for voter turnout from 1960 to 1998?

• U.S. Bureau of the Census

• Erik Austin and Jerome Clubb

• Government Printing Office

• Authors' tabulation

Which book is the figure from?

• We The People, 6th Edition

• American Government

• Political Facts of the United States

• Voting in America