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Standard and Short Edition:
1 American Political Culture
2 The Founding and the Constitution
3 Federalism
4 Civil Liberties
5 Civil Rights
6 Public Opinion
7 The Media
8 Political Participation and Voting
9 Political Parties
10 Campaigns and Elections
11 Groups and Interests
12 Congress
13 The Presidency
14 Bureaucracy In A Democracy
15 The Federal Courts
16 Government and Economy
17 Social Policy
18 Foreign Policy and Democracy
Texas Edition:
19 The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas
20 The Texas Constitution
21 Parties and Elections in Texas
22 Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Lobbyists
23 The Texas Legislature
24 The Texas Executive Branch
25 The Texas Judiciary
26 Local Government in Texas
27 Public Policy in Texas

Chapter 8: Political Participation and Voting

Questions for Discussion and Thought

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  1. What are the consequences to a democratic society when government responds only to the middle- and upper-class voters? Do you think the working class in the United States will ever resort to riots and demonstrations? Explain.

  1. Do your parents vote? Does their example influence your voting behavior? If they don’t vote, do they explain why? If they do vote, have they told you why they think it is important?

  1. In most cases, convicted felons are restored to their rights after completing their sentences, except for the right to vote. In view of the large number of people incarcerated in the United States, do you think it’s time we changed this policy? Explain.

  1. Do you think that student council elections help teach people the importance of voting? How many people turn out to vote in student government elections at your college or university? Do you vote in campus elections? If not, why not?



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