4.3 Voter Participation Flashcards | Quizlet

4.3 Voter Participation

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Several ways that people may participate in politics are:
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Several ways that people may participate in politics are:
1. Calling the police to complain about neighborhood issues
2. Making presentations to local school boards or city council
3. Rating the representative or senator
One of these social and economic characteristics is not strongly associated with high levels of political participation
Sexual orientation
Two of the factors that can contribute to low voter turnout are:
1. Growing alienation among voters
2. Scandals of the past several decades
Participating in a community project
Yes
Attending a church mass
No
Joining a political party
Yes
Setting up a hotdog stand and a flea market
No
Attending school board meetings
Yes
Working as a part-time car salesman
No
Contacting representatives directly
Yes
Working on a political campaign
Yes
Joining a beauty contest
No
Contributing money toward a political cause
Yes
Driving a school bus
No
Forming action groups
Yes