According to the U. S. Census Bureau, in 2006, only 47. 8% of U. S According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2006, only 47.8% of U.S. Citizens 18 or older voted. Topic: Voter Behavior Task 1: Why is voter turnout so low? Task 2: Is it better to have more people voting who are less informed or few people voting who are more informed?

Voter Behavior Data Analysis Analyze the census data for 2006 regarding who voted and who did not vote in the United States. 1. Which groups of people are most likely to vote? Why do you think these groups are likely to vote? 2. Which Groups of people are least likely to vote? Why do you think these groups are less likely to vote? 3. What information did you find surprising or interesting?

Journal Topic: Democratic Primary Debate Thoughts Task: What are your thoughts about the candidates after watching the highlights for the debate?

Cornell Notes Unit: Political Process Topic: Voter Behavior Task: Why is voter turnout so low in the United States? What sociological (Group) factors impact voter behavior? What psychological (individual) factors impact voter behavior?

I. Voter Behavior A. Why so low? 1. Lack of interest 2. Voter Apathy 3. Indifference 4. Cumbersome Process 5. No Time

II. Sociological (Group) Factors that Influence Voter Behavior 1. Income 2. Occupation 3. Education 4. Age 5. Religion 6. Geography 7. Family 8. Race/Ethnicity

III. Psychological Factors (Individual) A. Psychological 1. Party Identification 2. Candidates 3. Issues