Ch. 13 & 14 Elections, Campaigns, & Political Parties | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Waples Elections and Campaigns Spring 2024

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Explain how voter turnout differs between midterm and presidential elections and WHY

Midterms- lower voter turnout presidential elections= higher turnout

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What is the difference between primaries and caucuses?

Primaries people vote on ballots. Caucuses, people gather, discuss, and show their preference for a candidate.

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Define Open Primary

A voter may choose which party ballot to use (at the polls).

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Define Closed Primary

A voter may only participate in the party they are registered with

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What is the purpose of voter registration?

prevent voter fraud

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What are three requirements to vote in California?

Citizen, resident of the state, registered to vote, 18 years old, can't be in prison.

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Define suffrage

the ability to vote

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Is voting a right or a privilege?

Give me a good answer and justify your position.

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What did the 23rd Amendment do?

DC voting rights (3 electoral votes)

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What did the 19th Amendment do?

Gave women the right to vote.

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How did the 24th Amendment encourage suffrage?

Eliminated poll taxes

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List 3 requirements to run for the presidency

Age, residency, and citizenship

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What did the Motor Voter Act do?

Allowed citizens to register to vote at their state's DMV

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What was the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Required states to follow the 15th and 24th Amendments.

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Why would a state require identification to vote?

prevent fraud in elections

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Why is the electoral college significant to small states?

Their electoral vote matters, candidates need every elector.

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