“Politics” is one of those words everyone hates. No one wants to talk about it at the dinner table, some think of happier topics, and some fear it absolutely. Yet, politics is necessary, and it is important that people living in a democracy practice it. People have the freedom to not involve themselves with politics, however, practicing it is what is necessary for everyone. The idea is similar to education: we may not use some information we have learned at all in our life, but at least we are given the tools so we can use it when we desire.
The first problem practicing politics is the ability to vote. 67% of eligible Americans are registered to vote. Americans are unable to be a substantial part of politics if they are not registered to vote.
The second problem is that only 55% of registered voters voted this year in 2016. By voting, it puts a physical numeral value on choice. Only 37% of eligible Americans voted making the United States rank 31st in voter turnout of developed countries.
The third problem is that Americans may be uninformed about politics when they do vote. Although citizens may have voted, they may have voted for the choice that did not fit their views. For example, my sister did not understand some propositions, yet, she voted “yes” …show more content…
The first three statistics seemed somewhat unbelievable to me so I asked two of my co-workers if they could name all three branches of government. Both of them failed, and then I proceeded to ask them if they could name their state governor, which they failed that as well. 79% of Americans feel most members of Congress are out of touch with average Americans.4 The fourth problem is that although we are in this age of rapid information and communication, Americans are becoming uninformed about government, and distrustful of our
The first problem practicing politics is the ability to vote. 67% of eligible Americans are registered to vote. Americans are unable to be a substantial part of politics if they are not registered to vote.
The second problem is that only 55% of registered voters voted this year in 2016. By voting, it puts a physical numeral value on choice. Only 37% of eligible Americans voted making the United States rank 31st in voter turnout of developed countries.
The third problem is that Americans may be uninformed about politics when they do vote. Although citizens may have voted, they may have voted for the choice that did not fit their views. For example, my sister did not understand some propositions, yet, she voted “yes” …show more content…
The first three statistics seemed somewhat unbelievable to me so I asked two of my co-workers if they could name all three branches of government. Both of them failed, and then I proceeded to ask them if they could name their state governor, which they failed that as well. 79% of Americans feel most members of Congress are out of touch with average Americans.4 The fourth problem is that although we are in this age of rapid information and communication, Americans are becoming uninformed about government, and distrustful of our