Voting Flashcards
15th Amendment
forbids denying the right to vote based on race or color (only male)
(1870)
19th Amendment
Gives women the right to vote
(1920)
23rd Amendment
Gave people living in the District of Columbia the right to vote for President and Vice-President
(1961)
24th Amendment
Forbids the use of a pull tax as a qualification for voting in elections
(1964)
26th Amendment
The right to vote was extended to people 18 and older
(1971)
Voter Apathy
Lack of interest in government
Lack of Trust
Not trusting potential candidates
Lack of Competition
believing there is one set winner and so there is no point in voting
One Vote Theory
Assuming your vote doesn’t make a difference
Failure to Register
literally just not registering to vote
Cannot Voter
a person eligible by age, but disqualified or unable to vote
(voter fraud, criminal)
Ballot Fatigue
only votes for top offices
Media Influence
media attempts to influence your vote/opinion on those being voted on
Vote Inconvenience
an excuse for not voting
(weather, etc.)
Declining Party Identification
not identifying with a specific party