۶ৎ us gov ch 6 key terms (passed , 43/42)

Question 1

the process in which people gain their political attitudes and opinions.

Answer 1

political socialization

Question 2

the right to vote – who can and cannot vote.

Answer 2

suffrage

Question 3

the practice of drawing electoral district lines in order to limit the voting strength of a particular group or party.

Answer 3

gerrymandering

Question 4

those with no party affiliation.

Answer 4

independent

Question 5

how a person will vote.

Answer 5

party identification

Question 6

nonvoters. people who don’t feel like their vote matters.

Answer 6

political efficacy

Question 7

a court order that either compels or restrains the performance of some act by a private individual or by a public official.

Answer 7

injunction

Question 8

the difference between men and women, in any social, economic, or political area.

Answer 8

gender gap

Question 9

persons living in a state for only a short time.

Answer 9

transient

Question 10

the payment of special tax.

Answer 10

poll tax

Question 11

a right or privilege to a person, group, or business.

Answer 11

franchise

Question 12

the process of seeking U.S department of justice approval for all changes related to voting.

Answer 12

preclearance

Question 13

to remove the names of those no longer eligible to vote.

Answer 13

purge

Question 14

to vote for more than one party.

Answer 14

split-ticket voting

Question 15

to vote for only one party.

Answer 15

straight-ticket voting