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Comparing Voting Rates Across Nations **

Types of Electoral Participation in the U.S. * *

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Presidential Turnout Rates * *

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A Humorous Look at the Effects of Cognitive Dissonance **

A Serious Look at Cognitive Dissonance **

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Socioeconomic Status and Political Participation (CBS News Poll, Sept.14-18, 1999) Blue indicates above the population percentage Red indicates below the population percentage *

Voter turnout by country Return

Unconventional Political Participation: The “Occupy” Movement Return

1880s – 1920s: Period of decline in voter turnout Return

1920s – 1960: Period of increase in voter turnout Return

1960s – 1990s: Period of decline in voter turnout Return

1990s – present: Period of increase in voter turnout Return