Political Participation and Elections

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What is suffrage?

The act of contributing to political campaigns
Attending political rallies and demonstrations
The right to vote in political elections (correct)
Contacting elected officials

What does voter turnout refer to?

Contributing to political campaigns
The percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their ballots in an election (correct)
Contacting elected officials
Attending political rallies and demonstrations

What is political participation?

Donating to political campaigns
Engaging in the political process by citizens of a country (correct)
Expressing political preferences through social media
Attending music concerts organized by politicians

Which factor has a significant role in political participation according to the text?

Age (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways that Americans can participate in the political process according to the text?

Running for political office themselves (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a winner-take-all system of voting on a two-party system?

It encourages a two-party system by making it difficult for third parties to win electoral votes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the differences between closed, open, and blanket primaries?

Closed primaries allow only registered party members to vote, while open primaries allow all registered voters to participate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of primary system does California have?

Top-two primary system (A) Signup and view all the answers

How might different types of registration laws impact voter turnout?

Restrictive registration laws may decrease voter turnout (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'blue wave' in California and how strong is it?

A surge in Democratic victories in elections, indicating significant Democratic support and influence in California (A) Signup and view all the answers