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SECTION 4 PGS. 141- 144 NON-VOTING

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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Page 1: 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

SECTION 4 PGS. 141- 144

NON-VOTING

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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

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ACTUAL NONVOTERS

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

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

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FACTORS AFFECTING TURNOUT

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

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WHO VOTES?

•Generally:•*Higher level of income•*Education•*Occupational status

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

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WHO DOES NOT VOTE?

•Generally:•*Younger than 35•*Single•*Unskilled•*Live in South & rural areas