Exploring Voting Rights and Behavior Models

The video introduces Unit 5 of the AP Government curriculum, focusing on voting rights and behavior. It covers the historical evolution of voting rights in the U.S., highlighting key constitutional amendments that expanded the franchise. The video also explains different models of voting behavior, including rational choice, retrospective, prospective, and party-line voting. The conclusion encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.

What term is used to describe the right to vote?

• The duty

• The right

• The privilege

• The franchise

What was the voting eligibility criterion in 1789?

• All white men

• All men and women

• White men who owned property

• All citizens over the age of 21

Which amendment granted black men the right to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

What did the 19th Amendment achieve?

• Allowed direct election of senators

• Lowered the voting age to 18

• Abolished poll taxes

• Gave women the right to vote

Which amendment abolished poll taxes?

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

Which amendment allowed 18-year-olds to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Which voting model is based on a voter's individual self-interest?

• Retrospective voting

• Prospective voting

• Party-line voting

• Rational choice voting

What does retrospective voting consider?

• The political party of the candidate

• A voter's personal benefits

• A politician's past performance

• Future promises of politicians

What does prospective voting focus on?

• The political party of the candidate

• The future actions of a politician

• The voter's personal ideology

• The past actions of a politician

What is a key feature of party-line voting?

• Voting for candidates across different parties

• Voting for all candidates from one's own party

• Changing party preference each election

• Voting based on individual issues