Voting and Elections Flashcards
1
Q
Forms of political participation
A
- voting in elections
- discussing politics and attending political meetings
- forming interest groups and PAC
- contacting public officials
- campaigning
2
Q
suffrage
A
the right to vote
3
Q
electorate
A
people who are eligible to vote
4
Q
direct primary
A
allows citizens to nominate candidates
5
Q
recall
A
special election that allows the population to terminate an officials tenure in office before their term is up
6
Q
referendum
A
allows citizens to vote directly on a law
7
Q
initiative
A
allows voters to petition to propose issues
8
Q
reasons for lower voter turnout
A
lack of registration, mistrust of government, apathy, lack of political efficacy
9
Q
political efficacy
A
the belief that voters can make a difference within elections
