participation in politics Flashcards
Name 3 groups most likely to vote.
White people, Retired/people over 60 and people with post grad education.
What evidence is there to say White people are most likely to vote?
In the 2020 election 71% of White people voted.
Why are White people most likely to vote?
More likely to have higher levels of education and more money. White people voting is also seen as something traditional.
Why are retired/people over 60 are most likely to vote?
They grew up in the era after ww2 which was known as a fight for freedom and democracy.
What evidence is there to say retired/people over 60 are most likely to vote?
In the 2018 election 65% of people over 60 voted.
Why are people with post grad education most likely to vote?
Better understanding of the complex US political system and how to vote.
What evidence is there to say people with post grad education are most likely to vote?
In the 2018 election 70% of people with post grad education voted.
Which 3 groups are least likely to vote?
Hispanic people, Younger people and people with less than high school education.
Why are people with less than high school education least likely to vote?
More difficulty understanding the political system/how to vote, who to vote for and why.
What evidence is there to say people with less than high school education are least likely to vote?
In the 2018 election their education group was shown to have the lowest voting %.
Why are Hispanic people least likely to vote?
Historically their vote didn’t matter and their voices were often ignored.
What evidence is there to say Hispanic people are least likely to vote?
In the 2020 election 54% of Hispanic people voted.
Why are young people least likely to vote?
Politicians aren’t dealing with issues that effect them such as healthcare costs and school shootings.
What evidence is there to say young people are least likely to vote.
In the election 33% of people aged 18-29 voted.
What are 4 ways people can participate in politics?
Jury duty, voting, protesting and petitions.
