Why Do Americans Vote So Little Compared to the Voters

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why do Americans vote so little compared to the voters in other democracies?

• A)Most nonvoters are recent immigrants,many of whom come from countries without a strong democratic tradition.
• B)Most nonvoters believe American elections are rigged anyway.
• C)Most nonvoters are not satisfied with the two major parties or their candidates.
• D)Most nonvoters live in deep red or deep blue states where their vote makes no difference.

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