WGU C963 American Politics Exam |
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Which of these events occurred after the passage of the Nineteenth
Amendment?
- Correct Answer - Women gradually began voting in larger numbers until
their level of turnout matched or exceeded that of men.
The key argument in support of the 26th Amendment was
- Correct Answer - If an 18-year old could be conscripted to fight, they
should be allowed to vote.
The voter participation of African Americans did not increase significantly
until which event?
- Correct Answer - The implementation of the Twenty-fourth Amendment
What was the result of the Twenty-sixth Amendment?
- Correct Answer - Young people have maintained relatively low rates of
participation.
,What is the term for laws that require citizens to vote?
- Correct Answer - Compulsory voting laws.
What is the term applied when a voter selects a candidate from the same
party for each office on the ballot? - Correct Answer - Straight-ticket voting
The requirement of photo identification to vote has had which of the
following outcomes on voter turnout? - Correct Answer - The people most
adversely affected were young, less educated, or racial minorities.
In what ways are the three components of socioeconomic status--
occupation, education and income--are similar when it comes to voting
behavior?
- Correct Answer - As each of these components increases, there is a
higher likelihood that a person will vote.
Of these choices, which describes the statistic about voter turnout that will
generally be larger than any of the others? - Correct Answer - Turnout as
a proportion of registered voters
Which of these are an important step in increasing voter turnout?
,- Correct Answer - Increasing the number of people who are registered to
vote.
States showing the greatest improvement in voter turnout have adopted
which of these?
- Correct Answer - Mail-only voting systems
Which election cycle event do delegates assemble at to select a
presidential candidate?
- Correct Answer - A nominating convention
What established the requirement that candidates disclose the source of
campaign contributions?
- Correct Answer - Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA)
What is generally true of primary voters?
- Correct Answer - They tend to be on more extreme ends of the political
spectrum.
What is a common relationship involving interest groups, congressional
committees, or federal agencies? - Correct Answer - Interest groups
provide campaign funds for committee members.
, Which type of interest group would lobby for increased accountability of
congressional members?
- Correct Answer - A public-interest group
What are lobbyists attempting to influence when they submit amicus briefs?
- Correct Answer - Supreme Court decisions
Which scenario describes a person making a decision based on
prospective voting?
- Correct Answer - An individual examines a candidate's voting record to
predict how the candidate might respond to a future crisis.
Which factor contributes to low political participation of young Americans in
local elections?
- Correct Answer - Many young Americans attend a college that is not in
the district where they are registered.
What is an advantage incumbents have when competing for votes against
political opponents?
- Correct Answer - They have greater name recognition among voters.
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