Suffrage Vocabulary Flashcards

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What is suffrage?

a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth

the right to vote, especially in a political election (correct)

the act of enrolling

the drawing of legislative district boundaries

What does franchise refer to?

a business established or operated under authorization

What is the electorate?

the body of enfranchised citizens

What does it mean to be disenfranchised?

deprived of the rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote Signup and view all the answers

What is a poll tax?

a tax of a fixed amount per person for the right to vote Signup and view all the answers

What does alien refer to in a voting context?

a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by transient?

enduring a very short time Signup and view all the answers

What does registration mean in voting?

the act of enrolling Signup and view all the answers

What is a purge in the context of voter registration?

an act of removing by cleansing Signup and view all the answers

What is a poll book?

list of all registered voters in each precinct Signup and view all the answers

What does literacy mean in the context of voting?

the ability to read and write Signup and view all the answers

What is gerrymandering?

the drawing of legislative district boundaries to benefit a party Signup and view all the answers

What is an injunction?

a judicial remedy issued to prohibit a certain activity Signup and view all the answers

What does preclearance refer to?

prior approval by the justice department of election law changes Signup and view all the answers

What is an off-year election?

Congressional election that occurs between presidential election years Signup and view all the answers

What is ballot fatigue?

the phenomenon where voters cast fewer votes for offices listed toward the bottom Signup and view all the answers

What is political efficacy?

the belief that one's political participation really matters Signup and view all the answers

What is political socialization?

the process by which people gain their political attitudes and opinions Signup and view all the answers

What is the gender gap in politics?

difference in political views between men and women Signup and view all the answers

What is party identification?

an informal and subjective affiliation with a political party Signup and view all the answers

What is straight-ticket voting?

the practice of voting for candidates of only one party Signup and view all the answers

What is split-ticket voting?

voting for candidates of different parties in the same election Signup and view all the answers

What does independent mean in the context of voting?

a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Suffrage refers to the right to vote in political elections.
Franchise can indicate both voting rights and a business authorization to sell or distribute products.
Electorate encompasses all enfranchised citizens eligible to vote.
Disenfranchised individuals are those deprived of their voting rights.

Voting Mechanics and Restrictions

Poll tax is a fixed fee imposed for the right to vote, often used to restrict access.
Registration is necessary for citizens to enroll in the voting process.
Purge involves removing names from voting rolls, often linked to cleansing the voter list.
Poll book contains the names of all registered voters in a specific precinct.

Political Participation Aspects

Literacy signifies the ability to read and write, impacting voting rights historically.
Gerrymandering manipulates district boundaries to favor a particular political group or incumbent.
Injunctions serve as court orders to prevent parties from undertaking specific actions.

Election Processes

Preclearance is required approval from the justice department for certain state election law changes.
Off-year elections occur between presidential election cycles, affecting voter turnout dynamics.

Voter Behavior Phenomena

Ballot fatigue describes the tendency of voters to skip offices listed at the bottom of a lengthy ballot.
Political efficacy reflects the belief that individual participation in politics matters, influencing voter turnout.
Political socialization is the process by which individuals develop their political beliefs and affiliations.

Demographic Influences on Voting

The gender gap identifies differing political perspectives between men and women, impacting election outcomes.
Party identification is often formed in childhood and influences loyalty to specific political parties.
Straight-ticket voting is the practice of voting exclusively for candidates from one party.
Split-ticket voting allows for choices from multiple parties across different offices.

Additional Concepts

Independents are individuals who engage with multiple employers without long-term commitments, often reflecting a broader voting behavior or preference outside traditional party lines.

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Test your knowledge of key terms related to suffrage with these flashcards. This quiz includes essential vocabulary like 'suffrage', 'franchise', 'electorate', and 'disenfranchised'. Perfect for anyone studying political participation and rights.