Unit 5 ap gov

Flashcards for reviewing Political Participation lecture notes.

14th Amendment

Grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.

15th Amendment

Prohibits voting restrictions based on race.

17th Amendment

Allows for the direct election of Senators.

19th Amendment

Extends suffrage regardless of sex.

24th Amendment

Bans poll taxes.

26th Amendment

Lowers the voting age to 18.

Rational Choice Voting

Voting based on self-interest.

Party-Line Voting

Voting exclusively for candidates of one party.

Retrospective Voting

Voting based on past performance.

Prospective Voting

Voting based on expected future performance.

Political Efficacy

Belief that one’s participation matters.

Linkage Institutions

Connect people to government.

Goal of Political Parties

Gain power through elections.

Purpose of Interest Groups

Influence policy, often issue-specific.

Caucus

Party meeting to select delegates

Primary Election

Determines party nominee.

General Election

Winner takes office.

National Convention

Party nominee officially chosen.

Electoral College

Determines the winner of the presidential election.