Voter Apathy In The United States
America is arguably the most influential nation in the world, but has one of the lowest voter turnouts. Less than 57% of the United States electorate does not vote to the hurdles that it takes to exercise a basic right. The reasons for voter apathy include not registering, inability to get to the polls and the type of election.
To begin, registration in the United States does not have automatic registration. Only some states have made “same-day registration” available or offering voter registration while getting a driver’s license (BBC News). Voters are also asked to identify with a party before being able to participate in primary elections, which are predominately held by the major parties. This system excludes the independent or third
To begin, registration in the United States does not have automatic registration. Only some states have made “same-day registration” available or offering voter registration while getting a driver’s license (BBC News). Voters are also asked to identify with a party before being able to participate in primary elections, which are predominately held by the major parties. This system excludes the independent or third