SOC 100 WEEK 7 DISCUSSION 1

Religion and Politics” 

  • According to the textbook, U.S. voter participation has decreased over the years. Review Figures 13.4, 13.5, and 13.6 on pages 334 to 335 of the textbook, and go to the U.S. Census’ Website located at http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/cats/elections/voting-age_population_and_voter_participation.html to research the percentage of voter participation by age, education, race, or ethnicity in the last presidential election for your state. Describe the major effect(s) that you believe the percentage of voter participation has on your community in terms of changes in policies. Justify your response.

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