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... Therefore, the problem of declining voter participation is a serious one indeed.
What is causing the decrease in voter turnout? ... There are many issues that affect voter turnout and this essay will look at three of the most noticeable ones. The American peoples interest in government, education of political candidates and issues, and the accessibility of voting are the three most pressing issues in low voter response
When America is faced with history-making affairs, people tend to pay closer attention to the government. ... If presidential election time had fallen in November of 2001, voter turnout would have sky rocketed. ... Voter turnout is related national interest. ...
The educational changes throughout the generations also attribute to the decline in voter turnout. ...
Lastly, although there are many different ways to vote, voter turnout is still steadily decreasing. There are voter registration postcards in post offices, libraries, even on-line by pulling up the secretary of states website. ... Instead of taking time off of work or school to go vote, participation in internet voting could increase turnout with just a few clicks of the mouse.
Compared to other, the United States currently trails only Switzerland for the lowest voter turnout in the democratic world. ... After an election is held, voter checklists are monitored for no-show voters, and these persons are sent a notice for a fine. ... It is due to such an innovative system that Belgium can report ninety-two percent voter turnout while the US can claim only forty-nine percent. ...
Overall, I think education, increase in public interest, and voter accessibility are the most important changes that must be made to increase voter turnout. We need to know about the political system before the voter registration age of eighteen, and we need to know that our voices really can change the system.
Approximate Word count = 1373
Approximate Pages = 5.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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