AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 5.2 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 5.2 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – Voter Turnout.
Questions List
Topic 5.2
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: EK 5.2.A.2
What allows citizens to register to vote more easily under the National Voter Registration Act?
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Topic 5.2: Voter Turnout
Learning Objective: LO 5.2.A
Explain the roles that individual choice and state laws play in voter turnout in elections.
Review: EK 5.2.A.1
Structural barriers (such as polling hours, availability of absentee ballots, etc.), political efficacy (the belief that an individual’s participation in the political process will make a difference), and demographics can influence differences in voter turnout in the U.S.
Review: EK 5.2.A.2
The following can influence voter turnout: i. Differences in state-controlled elections (the hours polls are open, Voter ID laws, variations in funding for polling places and workers, variations in types of voting allowed, such as voting by mail, absentee voting, and early voting) ii. Variations in voter registration laws and procedures (registering in-person, online, or automatically) iii. Election type (more turnout for presidential elections than midterm elections)
Review: EK 5.2.A.3
Demographic characteristics and political efficacy or engagement are used to predict the likelihood of whether an individual will vote.
Review: EK 5.2.A.4
Factors influencing voter choice include: i. Party identification and ideological orientation ii. Candidate characteristics iii. Contemporary political issues iv. Religious beliefs or affiliation, age, gender, race and ethnicity, and other demographic characteristics
