Political Participation Vocab (Unit 5 Vocab)

Question 1

15th Amendment

Answer 1

This provision stated that the right of citizens to vote may not be denied on account of race or color.

Question 2

17th Amendment

Answer 2

This provision changed the method of election for U.S. senators from state legislators to a popular vote.

Question 3

19th Amendment

Answer 3

This provision granted women’s suffrage.

Question 4

24th amendment

Answer 4

This provision eliminated the poll tax.

Question 5

26th amendment

Answer 5

This provision lowered the voting age to 18.

Question 6

Prospective Voting

Answer 6

Voting for a candidate based on campaign promises and a belief that he or she will bring about positive change.

Question 7

Retrospective Voting

Answer 7

Voting for a candidate based on the approval of his or her past actions in office.

Question 8

Rational Choice Voting

Answer 8

Voting for a candidate based on an individual’s best interests, weighing the pros and cons of alternative options.