Why is voter apathy a problem in the United States?A.Election schedules change every year for federal elections.B.Elections only influence local governments.C.People feel that their votes don't matter.D.People only elect positions to state governments.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement best describes a concern or flaw with local, state, and federal election processes?A.Voter turnout for most elections is low, and turnout is declining among some groups.B.An increasing percentage of votes are cast by young people with low incomes.C.Super PACs and other soft money organizations can legally buy votes from poor Americans.D.Voting technology has become too modernized and complex for the average voter.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Voter turnout in the United States Group of answer choicestends to be highest during midterm elections.is lower than in nearly every other democracy.shows that the apathy of young citizens has worsened considerably since the early 1990s.has increased in all elections over the past two decades.has declined in all elections over the past two decades.

Why do different places vote in their elections in different ways?A.Because the methods are based on the intelligence of those who are votingB.Because the local governments want to sell as many votes as possibleC.Because elections are controlled by state or local governmentsD.Because the federal government decided they should be

What argument best responds to citizens who do not vote because they feel that their votes do not make a difference?A.Voting is mandatory by law.B.Voting is less important than other types of civic engagement.C.Elections are often decided by only a few votes.D.Voting is a symbolic act whose importance is not about making a difference.

What is a direct effect of citizens voting?A.Citizens participate more in community service.B.Public parks and leisure facilities improve.C.Political leaders better understand which policies citizens support.D.Police departments are better equipped.