Chapter 10

Question 1

A characterization of elections by political scientists meaning that they are almost universally accepted

Answer 1

Legitimacy

Question 2

A theory of voting in which voters essentially ask “what have you done for me lately”

Answer 2

Retrospective Voting

Question 3

providing the selection of president by electors chosen by the state parties

Answer 3

Electoral Collage

Question 4

Electoral choices that are made on the basis of the voters policy preferences

Answer 4

Policy voting

Question 5

The idea that the winning candidate had mandate from the people to carry out his/her platforms and policies

Answer 5

mandate theory of elections

Question 6

1993 went into effect in 1996 election- requires states to permit people to register to vote at the same time they apply for drivers license

Answer 6

Motor Voter act

Question 7

A system adopted by the states the requires voters to register well in the advance of election day

Answer 7

Voter Registration

Question 8

The beielf that in order to support democratic government a citizen should vote

Answer 8

Civic Duty

Question 9

The Belief that ones political participation really matters

Answer 9

Political Efficiency

Question 10

Legal right to vote

Answer 10

Suffrage

Question 11

A process permitted in some states where by voters may put proposed changes in the state consitituion

Answer 11

Initiative petition

Question 12

A state level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve/disapprove proposed legislation

Answer 12

Referendum