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Evaluating American Voting Responsibility: The Importance of Participation in Democracy

This article discusses the critical role of voting in American democracy and addresses how we can evaluate the voting responsibility of the American public. It poses essential questions such as the importance of voting, the percentage of eligible voters who participated in the 2004 election, and the socio-demographic factors that influence voter turnout. The piece also highlights the top reasons why individuals do not vote and encourages discussions on ways to improve voter participation. Understanding these dynamics is vital to strengthening democracy in the U.S.

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Evaluating American Voting Responsibility: The Importance of Participation in Democracy

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  1. Date: December 12, 2011Topic: Who’s votingaim: HOW CAN WE EVALUATE THE VOTING RESPONSIBILITY OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC?DO NOW: READ THE ARTICLE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.

  2. VOTING AND OUR DEMOCRACY • IS VOTING IMPORTANT TO OUR AMERICAN DEMOCRACY? • WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO OUR DEMOCRACY? • WHAT PERCENTAGE OF ELIGIBLE AMERICANS VOTED IN THE 2004 ELECTION? 64% WHY? DO AMERICANS VALUE THEIR DEMOCRACY? WHAT ARE THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THIS?

  3. WHILE reading the census information consider the following WITH YOUR PARTNER: • In what region of the country do you find the highest rates of voter participation/lowest? • What factors effect the likelihood that a person will vote? Race/ethnicity, education, amount of time a person has lived in a location, whether or not a person is a native or naturalized citizen, and socio-economic status. • Describe a typical voter/non-voter in the United States? • Gender • Location • Education • Income • Age • Occupation • What do the demographics imply about representative democracy in the United States?

  4. THE TOP TEN REASONS PEOPLE DON’T VOTE 1. Did not register 42% 2. Do not like the candidates 17% 3. No particular reason 10% 4. Are sick or disabled 8% 5. Are not U.S. citizens 5% 6. Are not interested in politics 5% 7. Are new residents in the area 4% 8. Are away from home 3% 9. Cannot leave job 3% 10. Cannot get to the polls 1% WITH YOUR PARTNER: WHAT REASONS ARE MOST VALID? HOW CAN VOTER PARTICIPATION BE IMPROVED?

  5. INDEX CARD REVIEW TIME!

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