*Chapter 4. Maybe. Doesn't fucking matter. Flashcards
What branch of government originally determined who can vote?
States, and there were variations between them but typically it was just white male landowners.
What branch of government determines who can vote now?
federal government
What was the 15th amendment and what year was it ratified?
1870, voting cannot be prevented based on race.
What was the 19th amendment and what year was it ratified?
1920, gave women the right to vote.
What was the 23rd amendment and what year was it ratified?
1961, gave DC residents right to vote for president.
What was the 26th amendment and what year was it ratified?
1971, gave 18-year old’s right to vote.
How did states prevent blacks from voting after the 15th amendment?
Literacy tests, poll tax, white primaries, grandfather clauses, and intimidation.
What did the voting rights act of 1965 do for black voters?
Ended literacy tests, created federal examiners, and made interfering the right to vote a federal crime.
What are some forms of ‘voter suppression’ today?
ID requirements, limits on absentee voting and early voting.
What is the voter turnout of the voting age population and what percent are registered voters.
Voter turnout of voting age population was 47.2% and 63.4% of voting age population is registered to vote.
How does the US voter turnout compare to most democracies?
The US’s voter turnout is lower than most democracies.
How does the census official turn out measure the turnout?
Number of people voting for president divided by number of voting age population. Includes felons, prisoners, and non-citizens.
How do other countries increase voter turnout?
By requiring voting by threatening a fine. Ex. Belgium, Australia. And having automatic voter registration.
How many eligible people to vote in the US are registered?
2/3 of eligible people to vote are registered.
What day are elections held in the US?
Tuesdays is when voting is allowed.
