5.1 Voting Rights and Models of Voting Behavior

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    • What are voting rights in the U.S.?
      Legal entitlements to participate
    • Voting rights are explicitly listed in the Constitution.
      False
    • Match the voting rights amendment with its key provision:
      15th Amendment ↔️ Prohibits denial based on race
      19th Amendment ↔️ Prohibits denial based on sex
      24th Amendment ↔️ Eliminates poll taxes
      26th Amendment ↔️ Lowers voting age to 18
    • What is the primary impact of voting rights amendments on U.S. democracy?
      Broadened the electorate
    • The 15th Amendment was ratified in 1870.
    • Which amendment extended voting rights to women in 1920?
      19th Amendment
    • The 24th Amendment eliminated poll taxes.
    • What voting right did the 26th Amendment establish in 1971?
      Lowered voting age to 18
    • The 19th Amendment prohibits denying voting rights based on race.
      False
    • Order the following voting rights amendments by their year of ratification:
      1️⃣ 15th Amendment (1870)
      2️⃣ 19th Amendment (1920)
      3️⃣ 24th Amendment (1964)
      4️⃣ 26th Amendment (1971)
    • The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, extended the right to vote to African American men
    • The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, extended the right to vote to women.
    • What is the minimum age requirement to vote in the United States?
      18 years old
    • Rational Choice Voting assumes voters make informed decisions based on analysis of issues and candidates
    • Retrospective Voting means voters assess the performance of the incumbent party.
    • Which age group tends to vote more often?
      Older individuals
    • Presidential elections typically have higher voter turnout than midterm or local elections
    • Complex registration processes can decrease voter turnout.
    • What was the primary impact of the 15th Amendment?
      Fostering racial equality
    • Policies like the National Voter Registration Act aim to streamline registration
    • Expanded voting rights ensure broader representation
    • Match the amendment with its primary impact on voting rights:
      15th Amendment ↔️ Allowed African American men to vote
      19th Amendment ↔️ Granted women suffrage
      24th Amendment ↔️ Eliminated poll taxes
      26th Amendment ↔️ Lowered voting age to 18
    • Expansions to voting rights have enhanced the fairness and responsiveness of democratic governance.
    • Polling places ensure in-person interaction and security
    • Mail-in voting is primarily used in Western states due to its convenience and accessibility.
    • Chronological order of voting rights amendments:
      1️⃣ 15th Amendment (1870)
      2️⃣ 19th Amendment (1920)
      3️⃣ 24th Amendment (1964)
      4️⃣ 26th Amendment (1971)
    • The 19th Amendment prohibits denial of voting rights based on sex
    • Voting rights amendments have affirmed that every citizen has the right to participate in the electoral process.
    • The history of voting rights amendments in the U.S. is marked by significant legislative milestones
    • What year was the 15th Amendment ratified?
      1870
    • What year was the 19th Amendment ratified?
      1920
    • The 24th Amendment eliminated poll taxes, ensuring voting rights for low-income citizens.
    • Match the voting rights amendment with its key provision:
      15th Amendment ↔️ Prohibits denial based on race
      19th Amendment ↔️ Prohibits denial based on sex
      24th Amendment ↔️ Eliminates poll taxes
      26th Amendment ↔️ Lowers voting age to 18
    • Timeline of voting rights amendments:
      1️⃣ 15th Amendment (1870)
      2️⃣ 19th Amendment (1920)
      3️⃣ 24th Amendment (1964)
      4️⃣ 26th Amendment (1971)
    • To vote in the U.S., a person must be a U.S. citizen
    • The minimum voting age in the U.S. is 18 years old.
    • Rational choice voting involves voters choosing the candidate that aligns with their personal interests
    • What is the primary focus of retrospective voting?
      Incumbent performance
    • Party-line voting involves voters consistently supporting their political party regardless of individual issues.
    • What is the primary focus of rational choice voting?
      Individual interests