Chapter 6: Voter Behavior

the right to vote

a synonym for the right to vote

the potential voting population

denied the right to vote

a fee charged before allowing someone to vote

a congressional election held in the even years between presidential elections

a phenomenon that results in fewer votes being cast for offices at the end of an election ballot

having an influence on politics

the process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions

the difference between the political choices of men and women

the loyalty of people to a specific party

the practice of voting for candidates from only one party

the practice of voting for candidates of more than one party

a person with no party affiliation

Two long term trends in the history of American voting rights include a gradual

Which restriction on the right to vote was the first to be eliminated?

The 19th Amendment prevents States from depriving any person of the right to vote on account of

The lack of constitutional provisions about qualifications for voting suggests that the Framers

Which is a requirement for voting in every state?

Which federal law passed in 1993 was intended to make voter registration easier

Which is a reason why states have voter registration?

The main criticism of the registration requirement for voting is that it

Which of the following tactics were once used to disenfranchise African-American voters?

Which group of people cannot vote?

Which group is difficult to count but probably includes about one-third of all voters?

Statistically, which of the following is most likely to a nonvoter?

The single most significant and lasting predictor about how a person will vote is