Which of the following is a cause of election burnout?
a. Citizens believe there are too many elections and do not have time to visit multiple polling locations.
b. There is lack of participation due to many posts being filled by appointments.
c. A low percentage of minorities show up to vote.
d. The lack of competition causes voter apathy.
Question 2
African American leaders in Texas opposed the white primary system on the grounds that it violated the ________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Question 3
How has being a one-party state in the past affected voter turnout in Texas?
a. Turnout has been low because many people believed their votes did not matter and voting is a learned trait.
b. Turnout has been low due to suspicion of fraud in elections.
c. Turnout has been high since more families embrace the tradition of voting.
d. Turnout has been high due to the fact that most voters have been satisfied with elected officials.
Election -Before and After
This graphic illustrates the original systems model of politics advanced by David Easton. Politics
Presidential Election, 1860
The Election of 1960
Colorized election micrograph of a polyribosome.
Government By the People, 2016 Presidential Election, 26th Edition