more likely to participate

• why some people are more likely to take part in politics - white people

  In the USA White people have always had the vote so it has

  been more traditional to vote. They are also more likely to be

  wealthy and have higher levels of education which are linked to

  higher voter turnout. Also there are far more White role models

  in politics than people from ethnic minorities. For example in the 2020 elections, turnout for Black people was roughly 8% lower than White people.
• why some people are more likely to take part in politics - retired people

  This may be because this generation, known as boomers, grew

  up after World War 2 which was known as a fight for

  democracy and freedom so voting will be very important to

  them. For example, in the 2020 election, 65+ years had the highest voter turnout.
• why some people are more likely to take part in politics - highly educated people

  This is because the US political system and registration is

  complex and this can be confusing for people with a lower level

  of education who may choose not to become involved. Whereas

  those with better education may be more likely to participate as

  they may have a better understanding of what is happening in

  the complex US political system. For example, in the 2020 US

  Presidential elections, turnout for high school graduates was around 56% and around 78% for those with a bachelor's degree.