Voting Rights and Political Participation in American History

The video introduces Unit 5 of the AP Government curriculum, focusing on political participation and voting rights. It covers the historical evolution of voting rights in the U.S., highlighting key constitutional amendments that expanded the franchise. The video also explains different models of voting behavior, including rational choice, retrospective, prospective, and party-line voting. The conclusion encourages viewers to subscribe for more content.

What is the main focus of Unit 5 in the AP Government curriculum?

• The structure of the U.S. government

• How people participate in politics

• The history of the U.S. Constitution

• The role of the Supreme Court

Who initially had the right to vote in the United States according to the states' decision in 1789?

• All men and women

• Only white men who owned property

• Only state legislators

• All citizens over 18

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

• 26th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What did the 24th Amendment achieve?

• Lowered the voting age to 18

• Allowed direct election of senators

• Abolished poll taxes

• Granted voting rights to black men

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 26th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What is the significance of the 17th Amendment?

• It abolished poll taxes.

• It lowered the voting age to 18.

• It allowed direct election of senators by the people.

• It granted voting rights to women.

What is one modern barrier to voting mentioned in the video?

• Poll taxes

• Property ownership requirements

• Literacy tests

• State laws making it harder for certain groups to vote

What is rational choice voting?

• Voting based on future predictions of a candidate's performance

• Voting based on past performance of a candidate

• Voting based on self-interest after studying issues

• Voting based on party affiliation

How does retrospective voting differ from prospective voting?

• Retrospective voting is based on past performance, while prospective voting is based on future predictions.

• Both are based on self-interest.

• Retrospective voting is based on future predictions, while prospective voting is based on past performance.

• Both are based on party affiliation.

What is party line voting?

• Voting based on future predictions

• Voting for candidates based on their past performance

• Voting for all candidates of a voter's party

• Voting based on self-interest