Political participation

• What is one way US citizens can participate in politics?

  By protesting
• What does protesting allow US citizens to do?

  It allows them to profess what they believe in publicly
• What is an example of a protest movement mentioned in the study material?

  The Black Lives Matter movement
• How can US citizens contact their elected representatives?

  Through websites like az.gov
• What does contacting elected representatives allow them to do?

  It gives representatives access to the public's opinions
• What is another way US citizens can participate in politics?

  By joining an interest group
• What is the purpose of joining an interest group?

  To put pressure on the government to create or change laws
• What is an example of an interest group mentioned in the study material?

  The National Rifle Association (NRA)
• Why might some groups be less likely to participate in politics?

  Due to a lack of higher education
• What percentage of those with no college degree didn't vote in the last three US presidential elections?

  36%
• How does age affect political participation?

  Younger voters are less likely to understand the importance of their vote
• What percentage of people under the age of 30 voted in the 2016 presidential election?

  Less than 50%
• What does lack of representation mean in the context of political participation?

  Ethnic minorities aren't well represented in Congress
• What percentage of the House of Representatives is black?

  13%
• Why might some groups be more likely to participate in politics?

  Because they have good representation
• What percentage of Congress was white in 2023?

  75%
• How does education affect political participation?

  People with better education have a better understanding of politics
• What percentage of college graduates voted in the last three presidential elections?

  50%
• How does age influence voting behavior?

  Older people are more likely to vote due to their understanding of freedom and democracy
• What percentage of 65+ year-olds voted in the 2020 presidential election?

  72%