Cal Quiz 5 Voting

Can you still vote in California if you aren't registered ahead of time?

 

Yes, but your ballot is a conditional ballot and is only counted if the vote is close enough for it to matter.

What advantage can registering for a political party allow in California?

 

Voting in the presidential primary

Do you still have to vote in your own precinct in VCA counties?

 

No, since the Voter's Choice Act you can vote anywhere in your county.

If external efficacy made the biggest difference in voter turnout, would people vote more in local, state, or national elections?

 

Local

How does internal efficacy explain why more older people vote?

 

Older people are more likely to feel confident in their abilities to understand and successfully engage in the voting process.

What factors limit external efficacy (choose the best answer)?

 

Large populations, concerns about fraud and corruption, and belonging to a minority party in a winner-take-all system can all limit eternal efficacy.

What measures has California implemented or encouraged to make voting more likely?

 

Voter information guide, sending absentee ballots to everyone, allowing voting anywhere in the county.

Which election had the most significant increase in voter turnout in 24 years?

2020

Why might liberal voters in California be more likely to vote than Conservative or Moderate voters?

 

They likely have a great sense of external efficacy due to the political environment.

What's one way to increase voter turnout?

 

Reduce gerrymandering so that any party is equally likely to win.

How was California impacted by the Voting Rights Act?

 

The Supreme Court required bilingual elections throughout the state.

How did the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 affect local representation?

 

More cities switched to district elections rather than city-wide elections.