5.2 -- Voter Turnout

What percentage of Americans turned out to vote in the November 2016 presidential election?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which factors influence an individual's level of civic participation?

• Age and gender only

• Political ideology and cultural background

• Education level only

• Income level only

What is the minimum age requirement to vote in most states?

• 16 years old

• 17 years old

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

What percentage of the legal electorate was estimated to have voted during the highest voter turnout in American history?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

What is the role of a county-level elections board?

• To create federal election laws

• To govern the election and voting process locally

• To oversee international elections

• To manage state-wide voter registration

What is the size of a precinct typically determined by?

• Federal government

• Supervisor of elections

• Local community leaders

• State governor

What percentage of the nation has changed the way it votes since the 2000 election?

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

• 80%

What is the term for the belief that one's vote can make a difference?

• Political efficacy

• Voter apathy

• Electoral influence

• Civic duty

Which country has the highest voter turnout according to the table?

• Denmark

• Australia

• Italy

• Switzerland

What was the voter turnout percentage for those with no high school diploma?

• 33%

• 46.1%

• 70.9%

• 59.3%