Chapter 4

Question 1

what is defined as a local voting district, or geographic voting district that defines who represents you, and who you can vote fore, and is geographically bounded by a unique cross-section of applicable political subdivisions

Answer 1

precinct

Question 2

what is the approximate size of the us electorate?

Answer 2

215 million

Question 3

voting is a mechanism by which people, who possess sovereignty, transfer their power to their elected representatives. what is a simpler way to say this?

Answer 3

suffrage operationalizes democracy

Question 4

explain why “suffrage operationalizes democracy”.

Answer 4

people transfer their powers through their elected officials

Question 5

what are the hours that polling places are open in ohio?

Answer 5

6:30 am - 7:30 pm

Question 6

list one of the three reasons you would have to reregister to vote in ohio after you have initially registered

Answer 6

change name, address, or out of jail

Question 7

what is the term for the potential voting population

Answer 7

electorate

Question 8

what was the effect of the 26th amendment to the constitution?

Answer 8

18 year suffrage

Question 9

what is one reason people do not vote

Answer 9

do not have the time
do not like the candidates
do not think their vote matters
too busy

Question 10

which amendment eliminated race as a qualification to vote?

Answer 10

15

Question 11

which constitutional amendment outlawed poll taxes

Answer 11

24

Question 12

what happens on the tuesday after the first monday in november of even numbered years

Answer 12

federal election

Question 13

what do serving a sentence for a felony, being found mentally incompetent, or being convicted of elections falsification do to your ability to register to vote in ohio

Answer 13

it disqualifies you

Question 14

what was the effect of the 19th amendment

Answer 14

women suffrage

Question 15

list one of the three disqualifying factors for voter qualification in ohio

Answer 15

while incarcerated for a felony
convicted of violation of election laws
legally incompetent

Question 16

in terms of voting, what powers do states have, as long as they comply with constitutional and federal guidelines?

Answer 16

can expand but can not restrict

Question 17

what was the effect of the 15th amendment to constitution

Answer 17

can’t discriminate because of race

Question 18

what is one of the three purposes of voter registration

Answer 18

make sure nobody double votes
know who’s in your precinct; know who you can vote for on a ballot
qualifications

Question 19

define suffrage

Answer 19

the right to vote

Question 20

who determines whether you possess suffrage?

Answer 20

the states

Question 21

what process is used to help prevent fraud, determine your voting precinct and polling place, and certify your voting qualifications

Answer 21

voter registration

Question 22

in ohio, for what reasons can you vote by absentee ballot?

Answer 22

any reason

Question 23

what is the approx number of registered voters in the us

Answer 23

155 million

Question 24

describe what a “precinct” is

Answer 24

geographically where you can vote

Question 25

what is the rule concerning the date of federal elections?

Answer 25

the first tuesday after the first monday in November

Question 26

what is the approx size of the us population

Answer 26

310 million

Question 27

what is the approx percent turnout of the electorate in a local election year?

Answer 27

25%

Question 28

what was the effect of the 24th amendment on the constitution

Answer 28

eliminating poll taxes

Question 29

define electorate

Answer 29

potential voting population

Question 30

which constitutional amendment set 18 as a minimum age for voting

Answer 30

26th

Question 31

list one of the four requirements for voter qualification in ohio

Answer 31

must be 18
live in ohio for 30 days
must be registered
must be a us citizen

Question 32

what is the approx percent turnout of the electorate in a presidential election year?

Answer 32

60%

Question 33

what is the approx percent turnout of the electate in a midterm election

Answer 33

40%