Chapter 7

Question 1

Voter registration

Answer 1

requirements determined by each state although must all be constitutional and comply with federal laws

Question 2

Who cannot register to vote?

Answer 2

• criminals convicted of felonies
• those who cannot provide evidence of address
  -individuals w/o government issued form of photo identification
  -individuals who cannot prove their age or residency with government

Question 3

Influences on voter turnout

Answer 3

moving frequently, education level, lower tax burdens,family responsibilities, political apathy, lack of government engagement

Question 4

Likely voters

Answer 4

older, wealthier, more education
-White people vote more than minority individuals

Question 5

Nomination Process

Answer 5

Nomination, Primary campaigns, primaries + caucuses, conventions, general election campaign, general election, Electoral college

Question 6

Citizens United Case

Answer 6

The Court
struck down reforms limiting political advertisements and permitted
the creation of political action committees (PACs), which can raise
unlimited funds so long as they do not coordinate with candidates’
campaigns.

Question 7

Emily’s List

Answer 7

Organization that encourages more women to run for office

Question 8

Direct democracy

Answer 8

allows policy initiatives to be decided by popular
vote. Some states incorporate forms of direct democracy into their
lawmaking.