Chapter 8: Political Participation and Voting
Chapter Outline
Forms of Political Participation
- Voting
Who Participates, and How?
- African Americans
- Latinos
- Asian Americans
- Women versus Men
- Religious Identity and Politics
- Age and Participation
Explaining Political Participation
- Socioeconomic Status
- Civic Engagement
- Formal Obstacles
- Political Mobilization
Thinking Critically about Political Participation and Liberty, Equality, and Democracy
What You Can Do: Become a Voter
Section Menu
Organize
Learn
Connect
- Interactive Politics Simulation
- You Decide Exercise
- Questions for Discussion and Thought
- What Government Does Exercise
- Get Involved Exercise
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