USA

Question 1

two political rights for citizens

Answer 1

right to join political party
explain- can participate in voting, after registering
example- in 2024 republicans had donald trump as their presidential candidate

right to join an interest group
explain- puts pressure on government to introduce/amend laws. they can organise petitions, send letters, use social media etc.
example- the NRA called for teachers being armed in schools

Question 2

why some groups are under represented

Answer 2

women (1)
explain- media focuses on women’s looks and fashion rather than beliefs
example- they’re has only ever been 2 women candidates, hillary clinton and kamala harris

women (2)
explain- once in office it’s easy to be re elected
example- 75% of office is male

those with less wealth
explain- running for president, better to have wealthy donors
example- nyc mayor, michael bloomer, spent 1 billion dollars and was unsuccessful in president nomination