PSCI 2305 Workbook Ch 6
Why is voter participation in elections at all levels of government in the United States
important? - CORRECT ANSWER-It promotes the stability of our democracy, it is an
opportunity to vote one's preferences, and it is a measure of the accountability of
elected representatives.
Voter participation rates in the United States are lowest in what type of election? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Local Elections
Some suggest that increasing voter participation in U.S. elections is important.
Identify two reasons why higher voter turnout rates might be important. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Some possible answers include: reinforcing the legitimacy of the
democracy, establishing political accountability, manifesting the will of the people,
and making the preferences of all citizens heard.
Which of the following demographic groups exhibits the highest rate of participation
in U.S. elections - CORRECT ANSWER-Elderly voters
Which of the following statements represents the views of those who support voter
identification laws? - CORRECT ANSWER-Showing a valid form of identification to
vote increases public trust in election outcomes.
Which of the following groups is most affected by voter identification laws? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Lower-income, young, and minority voters
In general, where does voter participation in U.S. elections rank in comparison with
voter participation in Belgium, France, and the UK? - CORRECT ANSWER-Among
the lowest percentages
What country has the highest overall level of voter participation among these four
countries? - CORRECT ANSWER-Belgium
What country has experienced the largest overall decline in voter participation rates?
- CORRECT ANSWER-United Kingdom
Which of the following statements best describes the changes in presidential election
turnout expressed in Figure 2? - CORRECT ANSWER-The highest rate of increase
in turnout was between the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections.
Which of the following statements best describes the data presented in Figure 2? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Voter turnout in U.S. midterm elections was consistent until
the last election.
Why is voter participation in elections at all levels of government in the United States
important? - CORRECT ANSWER-It promotes the stability of our democracy, it is an
opportunity to vote one's preferences, and it is a measure of the accountability of
elected representatives.
Voter participation rates in the United States are lowest in what type of election? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Local Elections
Some suggest that increasing voter participation in U.S. elections is important.
Identify two reasons why higher voter turnout rates might be important. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Some possible answers include: reinforcing the legitimacy of the
democracy, establishing political accountability, manifesting the will of the people,
and making the preferences of all citizens heard.
Which of the following demographic groups exhibits the highest rate of participation
in U.S. elections - CORRECT ANSWER-Elderly voters
Which of the following statements represents the views of those who support voter
identification laws? - CORRECT ANSWER-Showing a valid form of identification to
vote increases public trust in election outcomes.
Which of the following groups is most affected by voter identification laws? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Lower-income, young, and minority voters
In general, where does voter participation in U.S. elections rank in comparison with
voter participation in Belgium, France, and the UK? - CORRECT ANSWER-Among
the lowest percentages
What country has the highest overall level of voter participation among these four
countries? - CORRECT ANSWER-Belgium
What country has experienced the largest overall decline in voter participation rates?
- CORRECT ANSWER-United Kingdom
Which of the following statements best describes the changes in presidential election
turnout expressed in Figure 2? - CORRECT ANSWER-The highest rate of increase
in turnout was between the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections.
Which of the following statements best describes the data presented in Figure 2? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Voter turnout in U.S. midterm elections was consistent until
the last election.
