Abstract Despite relatively favorable citizen attitudes, voter turnout in American national elections is far below the average of 80% of the eligible electorate that votes in other industrialized democracies. The American institutional setting--particularly the party system and the registration laws--severely inhibits voter turnout, and probably also accounts for the unusual degree to which education and other socioeconomic resources are directly linked to voting participation in the United States. Using a combination of aggregate and comparative survey data, the present analysis suggests that in comparative perspective, turnout in the United States is advantaged about 5% by political attitudes, but disadvantaged 13% by the party system and institutional factors, and up to 14% by the registration laws. The experience of other democracies suggests that encouraging voter participation would contribute to channeling discontent through the electoral process. Even a significantly expanded American electorate would be more interested and involved in political activity than are present voters in most other democracies. Show Journal Information The American Political Science Review (APSR) is the longest running publication of the American Political Science Association (APSA). APSR, first published in November 1906 and appearing quarterly, is the preeminent political science journal in the United States and internationally. APSR features research from all fields of political science and contains an extensive book review section of the discipline. In its earlier days, APSR also covered the personal and personnel items of the profession as had its predecessor, the Proceedings of the APSA. Publisher Information Founded in 1903, the American Political Science Association is the major professional society for individuals engaged in the study of politics and government. APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors. While most APSA members are scholars who teach and conduct research in colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad, one-fourth work outside academe in government, research, organizations, consulting firms, the news media, and private enterprise. For more information about the APSA, its publications and programs, please see the APSA website. Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. focusNode Didn't know it? Knew it?  Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into
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Popular U.S. History sets Why is the voter turnout so low in the US quizlet?-America's low turnout rate is partly the result of demanding registration requirements and the greater frequency of elections. Americans are responsible for registering to vote, whereas most democratic governments register citizens automatically.
What are the key factors that affect voter turnout quizlet?Education (more educated people more likely to vote). Age (older people more likely to vote). Race (white people more likely to vote, but minority groups of the same education and socio-economic status vote more). Gender (females more likely to vote). Marital Status (married people more likely to vote). Why is voter turnout important quizlet?It promotes the stability of our democracy, it is an opportunity to vote one's preferences, and it is a measure of the accountability of elected representatives.
What factors increase voter turnout quizlet?To increase voter turnout in the United States, I would suggest these options: move to all-mail voting, hold elections on weekends, automatically register voters, and pass federal law that further reduces impediments to voter registration. Why does age affect whether a citizen will vote?
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Which of the following is an accurate statement about voter turnout in the United States?
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