Chapter 4 Flashcards
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
precinct
what is the approximate size of the us electorate?
215 million
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?
suffrage operationalizes democracy
explain why “suffrage operationalizes democracy”.
people transfer their powers through their elected officials
what are the hours that polling places are open in ohio?
6:30 am - 7:30 pm
list one of the three reasons you would have to reregister to vote in ohio after you have initially registered
change name, address, or out of jail
what is the term for the potential voting population
electorate
what was the effect of the 26th amendment to the constitution?
18 year suffrage
what is one reason people do not vote
do not have the time
do not like the candidates
do not think their vote matters
too busy
which amendment eliminated race as a qualification to vote?
15
which constitutional amendment outlawed poll taxes
24
what happens on the tuesday after the first monday in november of even numbered years
federal election
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
it disqualifies you
what was the effect of the 19th amendment
women suffrage
list one of the three disqualifying factors for voter qualification in ohio
while incarcerated for a felony
convicted of violation of election laws
legally incompetent
in terms of voting, what powers do states have, as long as they comply with constitutional and federal guidelines?
can expand but can not restrict
what was the effect of the 15th amendment to constitution
can’t discriminate because of race
what is one of the three purposes of voter registration
make sure nobody double votes
know who’s in your precinct; know who you can vote for on a ballot
qualifications
define suffrage
the right to vote
who determines whether you possess suffrage?
the states
what process is used to help prevent fraud, determine your voting precinct and polling place, and certify your voting qualifications
voter registration
in ohio, for what reasons can you vote by absentee ballot?
any reason
what is the approx number of registered voters in the us
155 million
describe what a “precinct” is
geographically where you can vote
what is the rule concerning the date of federal elections?
the first tuesday after the first monday in November
what is the approx size of the us population
310 million
what is the approx percent turnout of the electorate in a local election year?
25%
what was the effect of the 24th amendment on the constitution
eliminating poll taxes
define electorate
potential voting population
which constitutional amendment set 18 as a minimum age for voting
26th
list one of the four requirements for voter qualification in ohio
must be 18
live in ohio for 30 days
must be registered
must be a us citizen
what is the approx percent turnout of the electorate in a presidential election year?
60%
what is the approx percent turnout of the electate in a midterm election
40%
