a. Voter turnout is directly related to age and education. Older people are much more interested in government activity and are more likely to vote in elections than young people. This is most likely because young people do not feel the pressure of civic duty and many don't believe their vote makes a difference. Similarly, the more educated a person is the more likely they are to vote. However, uneducated minorities are more likely to vote than uneducated whites.
b. Citizen requirements decrease voter turnout. America is a melting pot of people and cultures. Census experts predict that there will be a minority majority, minorities will out number the original white european immigrants, by 2040. There are thousands of immigrants who have lived in the U.S. since they were children who still can not vote. This lowers the voting population significantly.
c. Political Parties link citizens to the government through elections and information. Citizens connect to each other and the government through common ideals. Political parties send citizens information. Citizens vote in their parties primaries.
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