Chapter 7 Test Flashcards
How did some southern states discriminate against African American citizens in the past
Literacy test
Imposed poll taxes
Why should people exercise their right to vote
Voting gives citizens a chance to choose government leaders and voice opinions
In some local elections party members meet in what to nominate candidates to run for office
Primary election
Only declared party members can vote to choose the party’s candidates in a what primary election
Closed
The democratic and republican party’s choose nominees for Vice President an president at a national nominating what
Convention
After being nominated the candidates spend several weeks or months in an election what
Campaign
Celebrity what are one type of propaganda technique political candidates use
Endorsement
Political campaigns often use television to create an what for a candidate that attract voters
Image
Local candidates and campaign workers often ask for votes or public opinion polls by what neighborhoods
Canvassing
What are two types of special election
Recall
Runoff
Three methods of casting votes
Paper ballot
Mechanical machine
Computerized
Responsibilities when preparing to vote
Register
Get information about candidates and issues involved in election
Three groups of people who can’t vote
- Not citizens
- Not old enough
- In mental hospital
- Criminals
- Not allowed to vote
What do you think political parties could do about the problem of voter apathy or lack of interest
Essay
How is the list of registered voters used
See who can vote and to prevent people from voting twice
