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WHO VOTES AND WHY? PG 51-52
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THE PRO AND CON OF VOTING The U.S. has low voter turnout (-)Downs: is it rational to not vote? If indifferent, then one may abstain from voting. Those who see clear differences between parties are likely to vote. (+)Political Efficacy: the belief that one’s political participation really matters (+)Civic Duty: the belief that in order to support democratic government, a citizen should always vote
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REGISTERING TO VOTE Voter Registration: a system adopted by the states that requires voters to register well in advance of the election day Registration procedures differ by State. Motor Voter Act: passed in 1993, requires states to permit people to register to vote when they apply for their driver’s license
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VOTER PARTICIPATION Factors in Voter Turnout Frequency of elections= Party differences: Two-party versus multi-party system= Voter identification requirements= © 2009 MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4
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SHOULD VOTERS BE REQUIRED TO CARRY A GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID? Pro: Voting fraud is widespread and detrimental All citizens will be assisted in getting IDs © 2009 MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5 Con: Poor, elderly, and minorities will be disenfranchised Little documentation of voter fraud
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POLITICAL PARTICIPATION: ACTIVATING THE POPULAR WILL HOW DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN GOVERNMENT?????
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WHETHER TO VOTE: A CITIZEN’S FIRST CHOICE Who Votes? Education: Most important factor More education = more likely to vote. Age: Older = more likely to vote Race: Caucasian= more likely to vote. BUT, other ethnicities are higher with comparable education.
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WHO GRADUATES, WHO VOTE’S & WHO IS UNEMPLOYED- T/F
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WHETHER TO VOTE: A CITIZEN’S FIRST CHOICE Who Votes? Gender: Female = more likely to vote Marital Status: Married = more likely to vote Union Membership: Union Membership = more likely to vote Traits are cumulative– possessing several adds up
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