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Government ch 6 Sec 4. Non voter. We have over 300 million in america 200 million were eligible to vote Only around 100 million vote. Why people don’t vote universal requirements. Under 18 Not a citizen Transients(lack residency). Non voters unable to vote. *aliens *ill
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Non voter We have over 300 million in america 200 million were eligible to vote Only around 100 million vote
Why people don’t vote universal requirements Under 18 Not a citizen Transients(lack residency)
Non voters unable to vote *aliens *ill *Unexpectedly traveling *religion *In prison *Convicted felons *mentally ill
Idiotes by choice Political efficacy Why is political efficacy lacked by some?
Idiotes by choice Time zone fallout defined Why its an issue? Resulting effects on media after 2000 election
Who has greater political efficacy= greater voter turnout -Older why? -married why? -Wealthier why? Long time residents why? - greater party affiliation -
Those who tend to vote less -poorer -unmarried why? -Unskilled why? -Men why?
Political socialization Defined personal characteristics that affect it Why?
Political socialization Group characteristics Family voting patterns
“typical” Republican voters Demographic traits Age? Religion? Income? Education?
“typical” Republican voters Geographic locations? Ethnicity is? Sex?
“Typical “ democrat Demographic traits Age? Religion? Income? Education?
“Typical “ democrat Geographic locations? Ethnicity is? Sex?
Party identification Gender gap Split ticket voting Defined causes Straight ticket voting independents