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Increasing Voter Participation in U.S. Elections: Strategies and Analysis

This handout provides an analysis of the tendencies of voters and non-voters in the U.S. It explores the challenges of increasing voter participation and brainstorming techniques to engage non-voters. In group discussions, students will examine the polling process and the role of political parties. The materials include multiple-choice and short answer questions to assess understanding of voting dynamics and the influence of interest groups on public opinion. An essay prompts critical thinking about the relationship between political parties and interest groups, and their mutual support in shaping voter engagement.

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Increasing Voter Participation in U.S. Elections: Strategies and Analysis

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  1. So how can we get more people to vote in the U.S.?

  2. Analyze cannot voters and non-voter tendencies (handout). • Brainstorm techniques/ideas that could be used to get the non voters to vote. • Select your best idea to share with the class. In groups of three

  3. Two matching sections: the polling process and political parties. • 21 multiple choice questions covering the study guide. • 10 single answer short answer questions analyzing a chart on voting. Simple math will be involved. • Short answer question on the problems with using elections, interest groups, the media and personal contacts as measurements of public opinion. • Essay: the symbiotic relationship between political parties and interest groups. • How are the two different? How do they use public opinion? • How can interest groups help parties? How can parties help interest groups? Unit #4 Exam Preview

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