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Which of these statements about political participation is true?
People with a higher income are more likely to vote in an election.
Well-educated people are less likely to vote in an election.
Minorities are more likely to vote Republican.
Women are less likely to vote Democrat.
Evangelical Christians are less likely to vote in an election.
Explanation
All of these statements are false, except that people with a higher income are more likely to vote in an election. Those with a higher income are much more likely than the average citizen to vote; well-educated people are also more likely to vote; minorities and women are both, in current times, more likely to vote Democrat; Evangelical Christians are more likely than average to vote in an election and often swing the Republican primaries quite dramatically.
Which of these statements about political participation is true?
People with a higher income are more likely to vote in an election.
Well-educated people are less likely to vote in an election.
Minorities are more likely to vote Republican.
Women are less likely to vote Democrat.
Evangelical Christians are less likely to vote in an election.
Explanation
All of these statements are false, except that people with a higher income are more likely to vote in an election. Those with a higher income are much more likely than the average citizen to vote; well-educated people are also more likely to vote; minorities and women are both, in current times, more likely to vote Democrat; Evangelical Christians are more likely than average to vote in an election and often swing the Republican primaries quite dramatically.
The Reverse-Income Effect refers to the fact that .
poorer areas support the Republican Party and wealthier areas support the Democratic Party
as taxation is raised on the wealthiest in society the economy tends to perform worse
Americans believe in keeping taxes low for the wealthiest in society because they might one day be wealthy and would not want to pay high taxes
as immigration rates increase the average income of the immigrant population tends to decline
since the beginning of the twenty-first century, the income equality in the United States has expanded dramatically
Explanation
The Reverse-Income Effect refers to the fact that, in poorer areas of the United States the Republican Party enjoys majority support, while in wealthier areas the Democratic Party enjoys majority support. This is considered unusual, because the Republican Party’s policies appear to favor the wealthy, while the Democratic Party’s policies appear to favor the poor. People do not generally (historically speaking) vote against their own economic interests so there must be other important factors at play.
The Reverse-Income Effect refers to the fact that .
poorer areas support the Republican Party and wealthier areas support the Democratic Party
as taxation is raised on the wealthiest in society the economy tends to perform worse
Americans believe in keeping taxes low for the wealthiest in society because they might one day be wealthy and would not want to pay high taxes
as immigration rates increase the average income of the immigrant population tends to decline
since the beginning of the twenty-first century, the income equality in the United States has expanded dramatically
Explanation
The Reverse-Income Effect refers to the fact that, in poorer areas of the United States the Republican Party enjoys majority support, while in wealthier areas the Democratic Party enjoys majority support. This is considered unusual, because the Republican Party’s policies appear to favor the wealthy, while the Democratic Party’s policies appear to favor the poor. People do not generally (historically speaking) vote against their own economic interests so there must be other important factors at play.
The phrase, "Civic Duty," refers to the idea that .
It is each and every American citizen's duty to vote and engage in the political process.
It is the duty of every representative to act in the best interests of the district which elects him or her.
The media has a responsibility to report on elections with equal and fair treatment.
The media has a duty to report responsibly on the armed forces whenever America is engaged in a state of war.
It is every American citizen's duty to pick a candidate who will serve the greatest good of the nation.
Explanation
"Civic Duty" refers to the idea that every able and eligible American has a responsibility to vote in elections and engage in the political process. The phrase is generally intended to encourage people to appreciate and take advantage of the fact that they live in a liberal and democratic society.
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a protest that was instrumental in the passage of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972.
Equal Pay Act of 1963.
Education Amendments Act of 1972.
Explanation
The March on Washington was one of the largest protests in American history, with an estimated 250,000 people gathering on the Washington Mall to force congress to pass civil rights legislation. After the August 28, 1963 March, many Civil Rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and A. Philip Randolph met with members of congress. After a long legislative process, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which legally prohibited discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin, was passed on July 2, 1964.
The phrase, "Civic Duty," refers to the idea that .
It is each and every American citizen's duty to vote and engage in the political process.
It is the duty of every representative to act in the best interests of the district which elects him or her.
The media has a responsibility to report on elections with equal and fair treatment.
The media has a duty to report responsibly on the armed forces whenever America is engaged in a state of war.
It is every American citizen's duty to pick a candidate who will serve the greatest good of the nation.
Explanation
"Civic Duty" refers to the idea that every able and eligible American has a responsibility to vote in elections and engage in the political process. The phrase is generally intended to encourage people to appreciate and take advantage of the fact that they live in a liberal and democratic society.
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a protest that was instrumental in the passage of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972.
Equal Pay Act of 1963.
Education Amendments Act of 1972.
Explanation
The March on Washington was one of the largest protests in American history, with an estimated 250,000 people gathering on the Washington Mall to force congress to pass civil rights legislation. After the August 28, 1963 March, many Civil Rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and A. Philip Randolph met with members of congress. After a long legislative process, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which legally prohibited discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin, was passed on July 2, 1964.
Which of these Presidents was not assassinated?
William Henry Harrison
All of these Presidents were assassinated.
Abraham Lincoln
James Garfield
John F. Kennedy
Explanation
In United States history four Presidents have been assassinated—John F. Kennedy, James Garfield, Abraham Lincoln, and William McKinley. William Henry Harrison succumbed to illness during the first weeks of his Presidency.
Which of these Presidents was not assassinated?
William Henry Harrison
All of these Presidents were assassinated.
Abraham Lincoln
James Garfield
John F. Kennedy
Explanation
In United States history four Presidents have been assassinated—John F. Kennedy, James Garfield, Abraham Lincoln, and William McKinley. William Henry Harrison succumbed to illness during the first weeks of his Presidency.