week 2 ch 5 lecture note quiz

What can changes in the composition of the voting eligible population affect?

• Election dates

• Voter turnout rates

• Campaign strategies

• Voting methods

According to the graph, when did a major shift in voter turnout occur?

• In the first half of the 19th century

• In the first half of the 20th century

• In the second half of the 19th century

• In the second half of the 20th century

What does the graph indicate about the trend in voter turnout rates for midterm elections over time?

• It has generally decreased

• It has generally increased

• It has remained constant

• It has fluctuated without a clear trend

What is the relationship between social capital and voter turnout?

• Higher social capital correlates with lower levels of voter turnout

• Higher social capital correlates with higher levels of voter turnout

• Social capital has no effect on voter turnout

• Social capital decreases voter turnout

What percentage of people have attended a campaign event or speech?

• 33%

• 20%

• 49%

• 27%

What percentage of people might participate in a volunteer organization?

• 27%

• 42%

• 33%

• 20%

What is the correlation between social media use and political participation?

• Negative correlation

• No correlation

• Positive correlation

• Inverse correlation

What is one way social media has impacted political information?

• It has decreased the amount of political information available

• It has made political information less accessible

• It has increased the spread of political information

• It has no impact on political information

What is a potential downside of social media mentioned in the image?

• It decreases political participation

• It makes it harder to share information

• It spreads misinformation easily

• It reduces access to political information

What is one reason social media is important for political information?

• It is the only source of political information

• It allows for easy sharing of information

• It prevents misinformation

• It decreases political engagement