Content Review Week #5 Friday Morning Check

Which of the following best describes the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• It guaranteed the right to vote for all U.S. citizens regardless of race or gender.

• It empowered local governments to regulate voter registration processes.

• It provided federal intervention to remove discriminatory voting practices, especially in the South.

• It extended voting rights to women over the age of 21.

In a state with a high turnout for the election, a group of younger voters who favor environmental policies grows in size and influence. What is the term used to describe this phenomenon?

• Dealignment

• Tipping

• Realignment

• Gerrymandering

The 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments each addressed barriers to voting in the United States. Which of the following correctly describes the protections provided by the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments?

• They banned the use of literacy tests, grandfather clauses, and poll taxes.

• They granted suffrage to African Americans, women, and people over the age of 18.

• They established voter ID requirements and procedures for absentee voting.

• They allowed for direct federal intervention in state-run elections.

A group of voters who typically vote for candidates based on what they have done in the past (e.g., evaluating a candidate’s past record in office). This type of voting behavior is known as:

• Prospective Voting

• Party-Line Voting

• Rational Choice Voting

• Retrospective Voting

The Electoral College system is used to elect the president of the United States. Which of the following is true regarding the Electoral College?

• Each state has a number of electors equal to its number of Senators and Representatives in Congress.

• Voters directly elect the president by a national popular vote.

• Each state’s electors are chosen through a random lottery.

• The Electoral College only applies during midterm elections.

A state legislature redraws district boundaries in such a way that it heavily favors one political party, making it less competitive for the opposing party. Which of the following terms describes this practice?

• Gerrymandering

• Realignment

• Dealignment

• Tipping

A voter decides to support a candidate because they believe that candidate’s policies will benefit them personally. Which voting behavior is being demonstrated?

• Rational Choice Voting

• Party-Line Voting

• Retrospective Voting

• Prospective Voting

An incumbent candidate running for re-election has a strong track record in office, access to party resources, and name recognition. Which advantage does the incumbent candidate have in this situation?

• Tipping

• Candidate Reputations

• Incumbent Advantage

• Gerrymandering

A large number of young voters, who are typically liberal, begin to vote in larger numbers, influencing the outcome of an election. This change in voter behavior is an example of:

• Dealignment

• Realignment

• Tipping

• Voter Apathy

A primary election in which voters are allowed to vote for candidates from either party, regardless of their own party affiliation, is called a(n):

• Open Primary

• Closed Primary

• Caucus

• General Election