Why is voter turnout so low in the United States? Lack of knowledge/ education/ civic pride Lack of time Lack of trust

Low voter turnout cont… Registration is too cumbersome Voting on Tuesdays a bad idea/ not mandatory Skepticism that it matters Too little difference between the parties Disgust at the process i.e., role of money, winner doesn’t win etc…

Voter turnout cont… Competition too personal Too confrontational a style of politics Candidates are not representative enough Electoral system gives impression that ordinary citizens don’t matter

Voter turnout cont… Lack of socialization by immigrants because politics are often dangerous Elections too frequent and complicated