Why People Dont Take Part In Politics Flashcards
1
Q
Underrepresentation
A
This is when the percentage of political representatives from a group is lower than what that group makes up of the population
There has never been a female president and only one ethnic minority president
2
Q
Two party system
A
Not much choice
Dems + Reps
There hasn’t been a non-democrat or republican president since 1868
3
Q
Law doesn’t allow
A
Must be 18 and not a prisoner to vote
The constitution says the you have to be over 35, born in America and been a resident for 14 years to be president
