1. Participation In Politics
Everything You Need To Know About Participation In Politics To Succeed In AP Gov

2. Political Participation
What is it?
Different activities and ways individuals engage in politics and policies
Two major ways to participate:
Conventional Participation
Unconventional Participation

3. Conventional Participation
Traditional ways of influencing government
Examples include: voting, campaigning, gathering signatures for petitions, and running for office, donating to candidates
Most Americans only partake in voting as a forms of participation
The number of individuals donating $ is increasing in recent years

4. Unconventional Participation
Nontraditional method to achieve a goal
Examples include: protest, civil disobedience, and violence
Protests are often covered by the media
Civil Disobedience:
Dates back to Henry David Thoreau and the Mexican-American War
Influenced MLK Jr.
“Letter from a Birmingham Jail”
“Sit-ins,” “Bowl-ins,” “Wade-ins,” etc.
Saw successes in the Civil Rights Movement

5. A Closer Look At Participation
Socioeconomic Status and Participation:
In general, those that are in a higher socioeconomic status participate more in politics
Individuals with higher incomes are more likely to donate to politicians
Race and Participation:
For the most part, blacks and whites vote in close numbers (in LA, 60% of whites voted, 54% of blacks)
With equal levels of education, blacks vote slightly more than whites
Age and Participation:
Younger Americans vote less often than the elderly (political efficacy - next video)

6. What political theory believes the wealthy control too much of politics?
ELITISM

7. Quick Recap Examples of Conventional Participation
Examples of Unconventional Participation
Effects of the following on voter participation:
Socioeconomic Status
Race
Age