Voter Choice And Political Participation

Question 1

What amendment ended poll taxes?

Answer 1

Twenty-fourth amendment

Question 2

What federal powers did the Voting Right’s Act provide?

Answer 2

Authority to order federal examiners to areas with a history of discrimination. These examiners had the power to oversee and monitor voter registration and elections.

Question 3

What is required on a voter application?

Answer 3

Name, residency address, party affiliation, must be resident for X days before you can vote, oath, affirm competency to vote, etc.

Question 4

Purpose of the Motor Voter Law?

Answer 4

Required states to allow citizens to register to vote when they sign up for driver’s licenses and Social Security benefits. This did not dramatically increase voter turnout. For two years following the passage of the act, voter turnout decreased slightly.

Question 5

Who is allowed to register to vote?

Answer 5

Must be a citizen and 18 years old.