Glass Ceiling Unwritten Rule Lesson 7 Voting Uni

Answer the following questions.

1) Check all that apply.

the United States.

	The United States does not have compulsory registration and voting laws like other democratic countries.
	Not all states will allow individuals to register.
	There is no federal bureau that tracks population.
	An accurate count depends on whether individuals register or not.

2) Check all that apply.

Why does a high or low voter turnout not always ensure a legitimate election? Select THREE reasons.

	If the turnout is too low, then the election results do not reflect the will of the people.
	High turnout might reflect anger more than reasonable choices.
	If the turnout is too high, then the citizens are boycotting the election.
	Low voter turnout might reflect contentment of voters with the way things are.
	If the turnout is too low, then blocs of discontented voters may have boycotted the election.
	If the turnout is too high, then there is the appearance of corruption.

3) Select the best answer.

Which statement is NOT a requirement when registering to vote?

	One must fill out a form with a state or local election office in person or online.
	One must provide proof of one’s residency.
	One must be a U.S. citizen.
	One must sign a statement of understanding with a recognized political party.

4) Select the best answer.

Why are individuals with a strong sense of political efficacy more likely to vote than those lacking such a sense?

	Citizens with political efficacy are more likely to support third-party candidates.
	Citizens with political efficacy have access to inside knowledge.
	A person with political efficacy believes in principles more than action.
	more likely to take action.

5) Check all that apply.

Select TWO reasons why “get-out-the-vote” drives are effective in mobilizing voters.

	Voters are reminded of their civic responsibility to vote.
	The political party focuses on getting its supporters out to vote.
	Voters are promised small gifts for showing up to vote.
	The political party attempts to persuade opponents to support its candidate for office.

6) Select the best answer.

According to the chart, why is the Reading system effective?

	It identifies people who need to be registered to vote.
	civic responsibility.
	It serves as a means of converting the opposition over to the other side.
	It encourages those who don’t vote to get out and vote.

7) Check all that apply.

Select TWO reasons why registration and voting laws might discourage voter turnout.

	In some parts of the country, voting laws are still very prejudicial.
	Voter ID laws may discourage potential voters who do not have ready access to photo identification.
	Registration laws can be complex, and fulfilling them can be time-consuming.
	the polling station.

8) Select the best answer.

The belief that one can make a difference in government is referred to as ____.

	advancement ability
	political efficacy
	public virtue
	capacity for change

9) Select the best answer.

Voters who cannot make it to a polling station may ____.

	request an absentee ballot in advance
	send another person to vote for them
	vote over the internet
	be out of luck

10) Select the best answer.

Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton contributed to breaking the ____ keeping women from running for the nation’s highest office.

	glass ceiling
	unwritten rule
	iron cage
	oak fence

11) Check all that apply.

Select TWO requirements for a citizen who wishes to run for a public office.

	must be a native of the state in which one plans to run for office
	must meet minimum age and residency requirements
	must register with the appropriate government office and pay required fees
	must register as a member of a recognized political party

12) Choose the letter in each row that would most likely represent a characteristic of a person who would vote.

A. a master’s degree	B. a GED	C. high school dropout

	A. $15,000 income	B. $32,000 income	C. $65,000 income

	A. truck driver	B. dentist	C. fast-food worker

	A. a Democrat	B. an independent	C. a volunteer

	A. 30-year-old man	B. senior citizen	C. 18-year-old woman

A. men

B. women

C. about the same

13) Explain why voting is an essential component to democracy as it relates to the following.

__________________________________

Oppression: ___________________________________

Civil rights: ___________________________________