Voter apathy

ratification period of any constitutional amendment” (n.d.). Now, one would think that the record-breaking ratification of an expansion of voting rights would inspire young people to flock to the polls. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. Since 1972, youth voter turnout has been on the decline. According to the Child Trends Databank, 50 percent of Americans aged 18 to 24 participated in the 1972 presidential election (2015). Nearly three decades later, the percentage of young adults aged 18 to 24 who voted

eligible to vote do not have enough time on their hands to vote. “During the last municipal elections in 2011, a meager 19 percent of eligible voters showed up at the polls,” according to Jessie Carpenter (Shin). Teens believe that if they are allowed to cast a vote, it will make a major difference in elections and have a much better impact. Voter apathy has been a worldwide problem with citizens because many do not vote due to the fact that they have a job and are not allowed to leave because they

In today’s society, people often argue that there is a massive distrust in the government and the actions that occur in relation to politics. In the United States, specifically, nearly two-thirds of the American population believe their government is in decline (Keane). This decline is seen through the widening gap of the rich and poor, extreme xenophobia of politicians, and young citizens left jobless due to unemployment figures on the rise (Keane). Thus, it is easy to see that people feel they

First of all, the voter registration process takes a lot of work. Second of all, a lot of people are not well-informed on political topics. Third of all, a lot of different people have different beliefs so therefore, having two different political parties may not be enough for these people to express their political ideas, concerns, and beliefs. Finally, people decide not to vote because they are just not curious about community affairs going on in their area due to a lack of apathy. With these reasons

Voter turnout, as well as election results, depend upon and are effected by several different factors. Everything from family status to beliefs about abortion can determine how a person will vote. In my presentation, however, I focused on three aspects that effect voter turnout and elections. I found, in my research, that a voter's age, sex and party identification greatly factor into how a person will cast his or her vote. Men and women differ greatly in many aspects of life, and voting is one

in voter turnout. This is rapidly growing into a serious problem marring our generation and the future of our country. We the people have the power to show our governing body that we are interested in the well being of our nation while educating ourselves in the process. Voting is fast, easy and puts the power into the individual by actively trying to better the United States. By passing a law that requires all eligible U.S. citizens to vote in all voting sessions, we will put a stop to voter apathy

Prior to the elections of Canada in 2015, I was conversing with a friend of mine apropos the arising issues that might affect us as Canadian citizens. My friend was telling me how she was distraught by Prime minster Harper’s policies and ideals. I explained to her how she can take a stance through the upcoming elections but she disagreed and explained to me how she thinks her voice will not make a difference. She went on a rant expressing how many of her friends do not believe in voting. The issue

In today’s society people often argue that there is a massive distrust in the government and the actions that occur within the political sphere. In the United States specifically, nearly two-thirds of the American population believe their government is in decline (Keane). This decline is seen through the widening gap of the rich and poor, extreme xenophobia of politicians, and young citizens left jobless due to unemployment figures on the rise (Keane). Thus, it is easy to see that people feel they

spend a portion of their day to vote. Now, a significant trend his arisen where the United States youth are voting less than their elders. The current voter registration age is eighteen, a time of turmoil in many of these young people’s lives, which raises the question as to whether the age restriction is the cause of this trend. In 1972 the voter registration age was lowered from twenty-one to eighteen. This is when the organization known as CIRCLE began to record patterns being formed in the voting

If asked what democracy is, many would claim that it is a “government by the people”—a phrase popularized by Abraham Lincoln in his Gettysburg Address. However, in today’s society, there are three prominent theories—pluralism, elitism, and hyperpluralism— that attempt to explain who exactly has the power and influence in the United States of America. Each theory is centralized based on their own ideals and conclusions about who truly governs the nation. Our democracy has components of each of these