The decline in voter participation since 1960 can be attributed in large part to the belief that government is not responsive, so voting does little good.
What factors affect citizens' participation in electoral politics?
Decisions are made by people with power, and in all societies, there are some people who are more powerful than others because of factors, such as age, gender role, ethnicity, political affiliation, and economic situation.
To put it bluntly, some states try to discourage some voters. 4 main reasons people do not participate in political life: alienation, barriers to participation, complacency, & shifting mobilization patterns.
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