AP US Govt Unit 5 Part 1 Vocab #29-42

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Voter Apathy

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A lack of interest or concern among voters, often resulting in low voter turnout.

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Voter Registration

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The process by which eligible citizens sign up to vote in elections, often requiring verification of age, residency, and citizenship.

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Voter Turnout

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The percentage of eligible voters who actually vote in an election.

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Voting Age Population

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All U.S. residents who are 18 years or older, regardless of whether they are eligible to vote.

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Voting Blocs

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Groups of voters with shared interests or characteristics who tend to vote in a similar way, such as racial or ethnic groups, gender, or religious communities.

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Voting Eligible Population

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U.S. citizens who are 18 years or older and eligible to vote, excluding those ineligible due to reasons such as felony convictions or non-citizenship.

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Voting Rights Act of 1965

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A landmark civil rights law that aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans, including literacy tests and other discriminatory practices.

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Wards

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Divisions of cities or towns, used for administrative purposes, often serving as the basis for precincts in elections.

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White Primary

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A primary election in the Southern states in which only white voters were allowed to participate, effectively disenfranchising African Americans.

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Ballot Access

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The ability of a political party or candidate to appear on the ballot in an election, usually requiring petition signatures or other criteria to be met.