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AP United States Government and Politics
Unit 5: Political Participation
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
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