Political participation is essential to the functioning of a democracy. Answer to the following
four-part question in an essay format.
1) Explain how the United States compares in voter turnout with respect to other
countries according to the Pew Research article.
2) Explain the reasons why Americans vote at a lower rate than Western Europeans from
Patterson.
3) Explain the reasons why some Americans vote regularly while others do not from
Patterson.
4) Explain 5 different ways to increase voter turnout. Here, base your response on
factors discussed in Patterson, the recorded lecture on political participation, and the
Pew Research Center article