Chapter 8: Political Participation and Voting

Question 1

activities designed to influence government including voting and face-to-face activities such as protesting or volunteering for a campaign

Answer 1

traditional political participation

Question 2

the percentage of eligible individuals who actually vote

Answer 2

turnout

Question 3

status in society based on level of education, income, and occupational prestige

Answer 3

socioeconomic status

Question 4

a distinctive pattern of voting behavior reflecting the differences in views between women and men

Answer 4

gender gap

Question 5

the process by which large numbers of people are organized for a political activity

Answer 5

mobilization

Question 6

the option in some states to register on the day of the election, at the polling place, rather than in advance of the election

Answer 6

Election Day registration (EDR)

Question 7

the option in some states to have a ballot sent automatically to your home for each election, rather than having to request an absentee ballot each time

Answer 7

permanent absentee ballot

Question 8

the option in some states to cast a vote at a polling place or by mail before the election

Answer 8

early voting