(D) to what extent does apathy and disillusionment explain low turnout : 2a

Question 1

what could be the agreement points to this

to what extent does apathy and disillusionment explain low turnout : 2a

Answer 1

• main reason from polls
• most common answer for young voters
• same in other countries
• voters appreciate direct rather than representative democracy

Question 2

AGREEMENT

how do polls showing that apathy is the main reason help this arguement

to what extent does apathy and disillusionment explain low turnout : 2a

Answer 2

‘can’t be bothered’ / ‘don’t see the point’ main reason brought up by polls

report by POWER COMMISSION 60 % of sample said they didn’t vote = apathy

Question 3

AGREEMENT

why do young people not vote

to what extent does apathy and disillusionment explain low turnout : 2a

Answer 3

18-24 admit to being disillusioned with formal politics ( parties too similar, untrustworthy, too negative )

TURNOUT
65+ = 68-79%
18-24 = 38-62%

Question 4

AGREEMENT

how have other countries showed that this is the main issue as to why people dont vote

to what extent does apathy and disillusionment explain low turnout : 2a

Answer 4

USA higher rates of not voting for similar reasons

when asked why they didn’t vote = apathy

turnout for america around 55%

Question 5

AGREEMENT

how comes direct democracy is more favoured than representative democracy

to what extent does apathy and disillusionment explain low turnout : 2a

Answer 5

SCOT - 85%
BREXIT - 72.2%
age groups exceeded 90% turnout

those who vote in refs usually never vote in elecs = apathy is prominent

Question 6

what are the disagreement to this

to what extent does apathy and disillusionment explain low turnout : 2a

Answer 6

-different way of showing engagement
-when a real choice needs to be made
-safe seats
-electoral registration fails people