1. SECTION 4 PGS. 141- 144 NON-VOTING

2. WHY PEOPLE DO NOT VOTE Cannot Voters- do not vote because they cannot vote: ~ barred from polls in every state ~ physically disabled ~ mental hospitals ~ in prison

3. ACTUAL NONVOTERS Convinced they don’t make a difference Satisfied with political world Distrust politicians

4. Election procedures are a pain Bad weather “time zone fallout”

5. FACTORS AFFECTING TURNOUT Lack of interest (apathy) Indifference More competition in election the higher the turnout *1992 Clinton vs Bush

6. WHO VOTES? Generally: *Higher level of income *Education *Occupational status

7. *Integrated into community life *Party identification *Believe voting is important

8. WHO DOES NOT VOTE? Generally: *Younger than 35 *Single *Unskilled *Live in South & rural areas