SECTION 4 PGS. 141- 144 NON-VOTING. WHY PEOPLE DO NOT VOTE Cannot Voters- do not vote because they cannot vote: ~ barred from polls in every state ~ physically.

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SECTION 4 PGS NON-VOTING

WHY PEOPLE DO NOT VOTE Cannot Voters- do not vote because they cannot vote: ~ barred from polls in every state ~ physically disabled ~ mental hospitals ~ in prison

ACTUAL NONVOTERS Convinced they don’t make a difference Satisfied with political world Distrust politicians

Election procedures are a pain Bad weather “time zone fallout”

FACTORS AFFECTING TURNOUT Lack of interest (apathy) Indifference More competition in election the higher the turnout *1992 Clinton vs Bush

WHO VOTES? Generally: *Higher level of income *Education *Occupational status

*Integrated into community life *Party identification *Believe voting is important

WHO DOES NOT VOTE? Generally: *Younger than 35 *Single *Unskilled *Live in South & rural areas

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