2-6: Unconventional Political Participation
Big Idea: Methods of Political Analysis Enduring Understanding: Factors associated with political ideology, efficacy, structural barriers, and demographics influence the nature and degree of political participation. Learning Objective: Explain the roles that individual choice and state laws play in voter turnout in elections.
Unconventional Forms of Political Participation Calling/Writing Letters to Congressmen Involvement in Political Campaigns Yard signs, campaigning, donations Joining Interest Groups Promotes a particular cause Provides information about candidates Lobbying and PACs Public Demonstrations Receive media attention, attracts support Protests, boycotts, civil disobedience