Citizens over the age of 18, and in nearly all states, they must also be non-felons.

Political parties, interest groups, and the media, which connect people with the government, keeping people informed and trying to shape public opinion and policy.

This Amendment states that citizens shall not be denied the right to vote “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”

This Amendment states that citizens shall not be denied the right to vote “on account of sex.”

This Amendment set the voting age to 18.

This was the most effective bill to bring the black populace into the political process by outlawing literacy tests and put states with low voter turnout under the watchful eye of the Justice Department.

The number of voters who actually cast votes as a percentage of the voting-age population.

Some citizens feel no ________, or sense that their vote makes a difference, which is why many people who have the right to vote choose not to exercise it.

The difference in political views between men and women and how these views are expressed at the voting booth.

This demographic votes in reliable high numbers, perhaps because they have more experience and understanding of the political process, and have more at stake, such as Social Security and Medicare. They also typically vote Republican/Conservative.

This demographic has the lowest voter turn out, but it has been rising, along with interest in politics. They are mostly Democrats/liberals and have a lack of experience with the political system.

This demographic originally supported the Republican Party, but during FDR’s presidency they shifted to Democrats due to the New Deal.

This demographic are the fastest growing minority in the US, but have a low voter turnout. Heightened rhetoric and a Republican desire for strict citizenship requirements have driven them closer to Democrats.

This demographic votes conservatively, probably because the Republican Party has been stronger against the repressive regimes some have departed, and they push for fewer regulations on business.

This demographic are strong supporters of the Republican Party. They are family-oriented, don’t believe in human evolution, and are frustrated by the removal of prayer from schools and public places.

This demographic strongly supports the Democrat Party. They place a high priority on privacy, and have strong concerns about the power of the state and infringement on civil liberties.

Entrepreneurs, CEOs, and much of the upper class tend to embrace a ______ political philosophy, whereas craftsmen, factory line workers, and labor unions tend to embrace a ______ political philosophy.

This law, also known as the Motor-Voter Law, was passed in 1993 to increase citizen participation and to alleviate the burden of having to make a special effort to register to vote.

This enables governments to prepare for an election, verify voter qualifications, and assign a voter to only one polling place to prevent repeat voting.