US Extent to which the political system allows democratic participation

Question 1

Voting example

Answer 1

• US citizens can vote in presidential, state, and local elections
• 66.7% of Americans voted in in 2020 in the presidential election

Question 2

voting balance

Answer 2

Around 50 million Americans are not registered to vote

Question 3

joining a party

Answer 3

-can join democrats or republicans

Question 4

joining a party balance

Answer 4

• no real say in what happens

- no idea where money is being soent

Question 5

joining a pressure group

Answer 5

• lobbying and giving money for support is effective

- campaign rallies and demonstrations can be effective at gaining media attention

Question 6

joining a pressure group balance

Answer 6

The NRA spends around 250 mil a year and has a huge influence. possible threat to democracy

Question 7

protesting example

Answer 7

• People have the right to peacefully protest against a government and an issue
• in 2017 millions protested against Trumps travel ban, resulting in amendments made to the ban

Question 8

protesting balance

Answer 8

-people do not always use this right peacefully, Pro Trump supporters stormed the Capitol after Biden won the election.